Turkey also restricts the export of tomatoes

After Morocco, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture also decided to limit the export of tomatoes from the country until April 14, 2023. According to the ministry's statement, the price of tomatoes in Turkey has increased unusually and due to the dire consequences of the earthquake that directly affected 11 provinces, strict measures had to be implemented to ensure food safety and stabilize prices. The decision is expected to have serious consequences for tomato producers and exporters. In this period, when production costs are already high, the stoppage of exports and the fact that the purchase price of tomatoes is expected to fall below the cost price will lead to the amount of the harvest in the months of April and May will remain well below the usual level due to the backlog of plant care and maintenance work, as well as the liquidation of the plantations. Turkish tomato exporters are particularly worried about losing the foreign markets they have worked so hard for. The loss of ...