Pomegranate abundance in exports in Turkiye: Exceeded 100 million dollars

Published 2024년 11월 7일

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In 2024, Turkey's pomegranate exports have surged by 32% from $75 million to $100 million between January and October, with projections to reach $150 million by year-end. As one of the top five global producers, Turkey annually produces 700,000 tons and ranks in the top 10 for exports. Efforts by the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association to enhance quality and minimize pesticide residues have fueled this growth. Pomegranates are exported to 61 countries, with the Russian Federation, Iraq, and Germany as leading importers. The fruit is prized for its economic value and health benefits, being rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, and is utilized in various forms such as fresh fruit, juice, and medicinal products.

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Pomegranate, which has been a source of flavor and healing for humanity for over 5 thousand years and a symbol of abundance, is also having a fruitful year in exports in 2024. In the January-October period of 2024, Turkey's pomegranate exports increased by 32 percent from 75 million dollars to 100 million dollars. Turkey's pomegranate exports in 2024 are expected to reach 150 million dollars. Stating that Turkey is among the top five countries in the world with its annual pomegranate production reaching 700 thousand tons, Aegean Exporters' Association Coordinator Vice President and Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association President Hayrettin Uçak underlined that it is also among the top 10 countries in exports with an export of 150-200 thousand tons depending on the years. Antalya ranks first in pomegranate production, Antalya; Stating that the provinces of Muğla, Mersin, Adana and Denizli are following, Uçak said, “Pomegranate production has been carried out in ...

Source: Iha