Turkey: Peach exports from Izmir to Russia increase

Peaches produced in the Selçuk district of İzmir are appreciated in world markets. While 113 thousand tons of peaches were exported from Turkey to Russia, which is the largest market, 1 year ago, this figure reached 129 thousand tons in the first 7 months of the year. The income obtained from Russia, which has the largest share among 66 countries in exports, was 128 billion 391 million dollars. According to the data of the Aegean Exporters' Association (EİB); Turkey's peach exports between January 1 and July 31, 2024 increased by 16.9 percent compared to the same period last year, from 161 thousand tons to 188 thousand tons. The income of 146 million dollars obtained in the first 7 months of 2023 increased by approximately 26 percent and reached 186 million dollars. While Turkey exported peaches and nectarines to 66 countries in the first 7 months of this year; Russia became the largest market with a demand of 128 million dollars from 129 thousand tons of product. 'WE ARE VERY ...