In 2020, Turkey's orange exports saw a significant increase of 41 percent compared to the previous year, reaching a value of $129 million despite a decrease in harvest. The primary markets for these exports were Russia, Iraq, and Ukraine, with Russia being the largest consumer. The demand for agricultural products, particularly oranges, increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to this surge in exports. The Aegean Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters Union is actively looking for new markets to reduce dependency on a single market and has targeted over $950 million in citrus exports for this year, under normal climate conditions. Domestic demand for oranges is also high this year.