Turkey: 100 pistachios were exported

Published 2021년 1월 15일

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The article highlights the significance of Antep pistachios, grown mainly in Şanlıurfa and Gaziantep cities in southeastern Turkey, and their increasing international demand. In 2020, pistachio exports amounted to $119.17 million, with shipments to 100 countries, including the USA, UK, China, and Japan. Germany emerged as the leading buyer, with a 63% increase in purchases compared to the previous year. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on exports, the number of pistachio-receiving countries increased from 93 to 100 in 2020, and the industry remains hopeful for growth in the future. Additionally, a licensed peanut warehouse project is underway in Şanlıurfa, aiming to further boost the region's pistachio export capabilities.

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Antep pistachio, which is mostly produced in Şanlıurfa and Gaziantep in the Southeastern Anatolia Region and described as "green gold" by the local farmers due to its economic return, is also in great demand abroad. According to the information compiled from the data of Southeastern Anatolia Exporters Union (GAİB), pistachio exports were 130 million 350 thousand dollars in 2019 and 119 million 167 thousand dollars in 2020. Last year, 10,875 tons of pistachios were exported to 100 countries, including the USA, England, Australia, Maldives Islands, China, Belarus, Rwanda, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Portugal, Ireland, India and Japan. Foreign sales to Germany, which ranks first in pistachio exports, increased by 63 percent compared to the previous year and reached 2 thousand 64 tons. This country was followed by the People's Republic of China with 1925 tons and Italy with 1183 tons. A licensed peanut warehouse will be built in the region, Şanlıurfa Commodity Exchange Council President ...

Source: Bursahakimiyet