Turkiye Figs Production and Varieties
Source: GungorKaya
The main production area of Turkish figs is in Western Turkiye in the cities Aydin and Izmir, and almost 85% of figs are made in this area. Dried fig production mainly takes place in this region, with the main variates Sarilop and Sari Zeybek being the most popular fig fruits for drying in Turkey. Use is primarily for exports. 57% of Turkiye's fresh and 85% of dried figs are produced in Aydın. 60% of the world's dried figs are also made in Aydın.