Turkey's citrus exports increased by 16 percent to 475 million dollars

Published 2024년 5월 26일

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The Turkish citrus industry experienced a significant growth in the first quarter of 2024, with exports increasing by 16% to reach $475 million, surpassing $1 billion for the first time in its history. This growth was largely driven by a 399% increase in exports to Iraq, making it the second-largest market for Turkish citrus products with $90.2 million in exports. Tangerines continue to be the leading citrus product in exports, followed by lemons, oranges, and grapefruits. The industry aims to further increase exports to $1.3 billion by the end of 2024. Iraq has shown a particularly high demand for lemons and oranges, with imports of these products increasing by 181% and 1334% respectively compared to the same period in 2023.

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The Turkish citrus industry achieved a record export growth rate of 399 percent in the Iraqi market and brought Iraq close. Iraq became the second country to which Turkey exports the most citrus products, with an export of 90.2 million dollars in the January-April period of 2024. The Turkish citrus industry, which left behind the 100th anniversary of our Republic with an export of 1 billion 112 million dollars and exceeded the 1 billion dollar threshold for the first time in its history, has made a successful entry into the second century of our Republic. Turkey's citrus product exports increased by 16 percent in the January-April period of 2024, from 408 million dollars to 475 million dollars. Türkiye continues to heal the world in 2024 with its export of citrus products. The main factor in the export success of the citrus industry was the increase in exports to Iraq. Tangerine export leader Stating that tangerine continues to lead Turkey's citrus product exports, Aegean ...

Source: Iha