In 2023, the target for avocados in Turkey is 90 million production, 30 million exports

Alanya, which has made a name for itself with its product diversity in tropical fruit production in Antalya, is also the leader in avocado production in Turkey. The production area of approximately 40 thousand hectares in the district, where 70% of Turkey's avocado production is made, is increasing every year. Stating that 70 million avocados were produced in 2022, Avocado Producers Union President Hilmi Sevilgen stated that approximately 80 percent of the realized production is consumed domestically and about 20 percent goes to export. Stating that they exported to 8 countries in October, November and December, Sevilgen said, “We carried out this production on 35-40 thousand hectares. Our production area is expanding day by day. Avocado goes into production 3-4 years later, not the year it is planted. What we planted 3-4 years ago is included in the production every year.” In December, it was the highest export of recent years Noting that their target is to produce around 80 to ...