The United States is the main importer of Turkish dried apricots in the end of season

From the Turkish province of Malatya for the period August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022, 80 thousand 720 tons of dried apricots were exported to 113 countries of the world. Revenues amounted to $375 million. The United States topped the ranking of importers. Anadolu agency provides such data with reference to the Malatya Trade Exchange. The Turkish province of Malatya accounts for 85% of world exports of this type of dried fruit. About 8 million out of 17 million apricot trees in Turkey grow in Malatya. Dried apricot production remains a stable source of income for 50,000 households. Last season, the United States became the main importer of dried apricots from Turkish Malatya - 11 thousand tons. This is followed by France - 6 thousand 942 tons, Germany - 6 thousand 32 tons, Great Britain - 4 thousand 626 tons and Brazil - 3 thousand 181 tons. See also: Turkish province of Malatya increased exports of dried apricots by 19% in the first half of the year The head of the Malatya Trade ...