Saffron, a culturally significant crop, is also being cultivated in Hatay, Turkey, making it the second largest production center after Safranbolu. Münevver Ezelsoy is among the farmers planning to increase production. The crop yields one kilogram from one decare. It is sent to countries like the Netherlands, Japan, and the United States, selling for 90 thousand liras per kilo. Saffron is used in the pharmaceutical and high-end cosmetics industry, and its flower is also made into jam.