Turkish spice exports rise 15% during pandemic

Published 2021년 1월 19일

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In 2020, Turkey's spice exports saw a significant increase of 15%, reaching a value of $ 201.7 million from $ 175.5 million in 2019. The exports were made to over 100 countries, with the United States being the primary importer. The most popular spice exported was thyme, followed by bay leaves and caraway. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are plans to further increase exports by 20% in 2021.

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Exports of spices from Turkey in 2020 increased by 15% compared to the previous year to $ 201.7 million, Anadolu agency reports, citing data from the Union of Exporters of the Aegean Region of Turkey. In 2019, exports of spices from Turkey amounted to $ 175.5 million, in 2020 exports increased by 15% percent and exceeded $ 201.7 million. During the reporting period, Turkey exported spices to over 100 countries of the world, the main importer of spices was the United States. Read also: Turkish "green gold" is exported to 100 countries of the world So, in 2020, exports to the United States amounted to $ 29.7 million. Germany follows - $ 22.8 million and China - $ 8.941 million. The most popular product among Turkish spices is thyme - $ 59.8 million. The second place is taken by bay leaves - $ 44.5 million, the third is caraway - $ 11.4 million. Member of the Council of Exporters of the Aegean region Latif Ozbek said that 2019-2020 were favorable in terms of the export of spices. ...

Source: Eastfruit