Tomatoes worth 361 million dollars exported from Turkey in 10 months

Published 2024년 11월 8일

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Turkey's tomato exports to 52 countries fell by 14.41% to $361.71 million between January 1 and October 31, compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly. Despite the decrease, the Western Mediterranean Exporters Association (BAIB), which includes Antalya, Isparta, and Burdur, accounted for 42.77% of these exports with $154.71 million. Russia, traditionally a major market, has seen a decline due to its increased domestic production and a diversification of Turkey's export markets. These have included Romania, Ukraine, and Bulgaria, with total sales to these countries reaching approximately $173.26 million. Additionally, Poland and Germany have emerged as significant markets, with exports to these countries totaling over $18.65 million.

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According to information compiled from the Turkish Exporters Assembly, tomato sales from Turkey to 52 countries totaled 361 million 71 thousand 545 dollars between January 1 and October 31. Tomato exports, which were 421 million 866 thousand 268 dollars in the same period last year, decreased by 14.41 percent this year. In Antalya, which stands out in agriculture as well as tourism, tomato production is carried out in 169 thousand 225 decares of land in summer and winter. Member companies of BAIB, which includes Antalya, which is the leader in greenhouse farming, as well as Isparta and Burdur, exported tomatoes worth 154 million 712 thousand 24 dollars in 10 months of the year. This figure constituted 42.77 percent of Turkey's overall tomato exports. President of the Western Mediterranean Exporters Association (BAIB) Ümit Mirza Çavuşoğlu said that Turkey has a significant share in tomato production. Stating that more sales could be made abroad from Turkey, Çavuşoğlu said, "Almost ...

Source: Haber7