Turkey set a record for fruit exports in the 9th month of 2024

Published 2024년 10월 25일

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In the first nine months of 2024, Turkey has experienced a significant increase in its fruit and vegetable exports, surpassing USD 1 billion (EUR 924 million) and finding its way to 115 countries. The primary exports include citrus fruits, apples, pomegranates, and cherries. The European Union, Middle East, and Russia are the main importers, with growing interest from Asia, especially China and South Korea. The Turkish Exporters Association (TİM) is actively engaging in trade missions to expand market reach, particularly targeting large markets with high import potential. The country aims to further boost its export volumes through the development of modern logistics systems and the integration of new technologies in the agro-industrial sector.

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Turkish fruit and vegetable exports made a big jump in the first 9 months of 2024. As Mr. Mustafa Gültepe, President of the Turkish Exporters Association (TİM), stated, "During the first 9 months of 2024, Turkey achieved impressive fruit export success, delivering products worth more than USD 1 billion (EUR 924 million) in 115 countries. In the next period we will mainly focus on large markets with high import potential. This increase in Turkish exports shows the strategic importance of Turkish agriculture and the growing demand for agricultural products in the world market. Within eight months, we have organized 91 trade missions with our export associations and aim to increase this number to 150 by the end of the year." The main fruits that Turkey exports are citrus fruits, apples, pomegranates, cherries, etc. The main suppliers of Turkish agricultural products are the countries of the European Union (they have no tariffs), the Middle East and Russia. In recent years, there has ...

Source: Agrotypos