Western Mediterranean of Turkey exports fruits and vegetables to 135 countries

Published 2021년 3월 9일

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The article reports a significant surge in agricultural exports, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables, from Antalya and the Western Mediterranean region, including Isparta and Burdur, in the January-February period of this year, with a 26.58% increase compared to the same period last year, totaling $128 million. The main export destinations were Germany, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Ukraine. Tomatoes were the top export, followed by peppers, pomegranates, and cucumbers. Despite Russia imposing a quota on tomato imports, the sector has seen success. Antalya is highlighted for its high production of these crops, especially tomatoes and avocados, and its potential for a wide range of other agricultural products. The sector has been resilient and adaptive, even during the pandemic, and remains optimistic for the removal of the tomato quota to continue its growth and availability of fresh produce globally.

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Exports continue to increase in Antalya, which has a say in greenhouse agriculture, and in the Western Mediterranean region, where Isparta and Burdur are located. Especially the export of fresh vegetables and fruits makes producers and exporters happy. According to the data of the Western Mediterranean Exporters Union, the export of fresh fruits and vegetables from the region in the January-February period increased by 26.58 percent compared to the same period of the previous year and reached 128 million 727 thousand 381 dollars. The most exported countries were Germany, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine. Tomato, the champion of export, tomato took the first place in the fresh fruit and vegetable exports of the region with 38 million 285 thousand 881 dollars. Tomato exports increased by approximately 4 percent compared to the same period last year. Tomatoes were followed by peppers with 32 million 700 thousand dollars, pomegranates with 15 million 442 thousand 651 dollars and ...

Source: Turkiyegazetesi