Turkish citrus market prepares another campaign with varied production trends

Published 2024년 10월 17일

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Turkey is projected to be one of the world's leading citrus producers and exporters, with an expected production of 6.5 million metric tons in 2023-24. EREN, a Turkish agricultural exporter, processes and exports over 30,000 tons of citrus to over 60 countries. The citrus season has started with varying yields and challenges, with a slight decline in early lemon production, and more severe declines in mandarin and grapefruit production due to reduced planting, climate change, and increased labor costs. Oranges are expected to have a promising season. EREN's export markets include Russia, Iraq, and Ukraine, and the company aims to expand into new markets while maintaining consistent quality and competitive prices.

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Turkey is one of the world's leading citrus producers and exporters, with production expected to reach 6.5 million metric tons in 2023-24, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). With the start of the new season, Fruit Portal spoke to Turkish agricultural exporter EREN about the season's projections, the state of the industry, and the different challenges facing the market today. EREN processes 30,000 tons of citrus, including mandarins, grapefruit, oranges, and lemons, and currently exports to more than 60 countries. How is this citrus season shaping up in Turkey? The citrus season has just started in Turkey and the main varieties are already being harvested. Early lemon varieties, such as Meyer and Enterdonato, are showing a slight decline in production yields of between 1 and 7%. This decline has resulted in larger fruit sizes, which is also expected for late varieties such as the Lamans lemon. Compared to last season, yields may seem ...

Source: MXfruit