In the first quarter of the year, Turkey has exported pistachio to 80 countries

Published 2021년 4월 15일

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In 2020, Turkey's pistachio exports reached $90.5 million, with a significant 73% increase in the first quarter of the same year, generating $36.8 million from sales to 80 countries. Italy, Germany, and Israel were the leading buyers. Despite the pandemic, farmers in Sanliurfa, known for their pistachio production, continued to work and are hopeful for record exports by the end of the year. The city is also working to improve pistachio quality and establish a licensed pistachio warehouse to further support its producers.

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According to the information compiled from the data of Southeastern Anatolia Exporters Union (GAİB), pistachio exports of 90 million 471 thousand dollars were made in 2020. In the January-March period of last year, an income of 21 million 288 thousand dollars was obtained from the sales of pistachios, while exports to 80 countries increased by 73 percent in the same period of this year and an income of 36 million 845 thousand dollars was obtained. In the first quarter of the year, 3,394 tons of pistachios were exported to 80 countries including the Netherlands, Algeria, Malaysia, Japan, Morocco, Oman, Dubai, Belgium, Spain, Austria and Russia. Italy took the first place in pistachio exports with 661 thousand tons. This country was followed by Germany with 629 thousand tons and Israel with 254 thousand tons. "Hopefully it will reach a record level by the end of the year" Sanliurfa Commodity Exchange Council President Jesus Kızıldemir, AA correspondent, the city has the highest ...

Source: Bursahakimiyet