Muğla is second in pomegranate production in Türkiye

Muğla, which ranks second after Antalya in pomegranate production in Turkey, continues to contribute to the country's economy. Turkey's pomegranate exports increased by 32 percent from $75 million to $100 million in the January-October period of 2024. Stating that Antalya ranks first in pomegranate production, followed by Muğla, Mersin, Adana, and Denizli provinces, Hayrettin Uçak, Vice President Coordinator of the Aegean Exporters' Association and President of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association, said, “Pomegranate production has been carried out in Mediterranean countries for over 5 thousand years, but it has shown great development since the 2000s. Exports have increased in line with production. Our pomegranate exports, which were $59 million in 2010, increased to $131 million by the end of 2023. We aim to exceed $150 million in 2024. We believe that Turkey's pomegranate exports will reach 250 million dollars in the medium term,” he said. Ucak, who ...