Turkey: Aegean olives are running for a record in exports

The olive tree, which is considered an immortal tree and a symbol of peace and abundance throughout history, has been providing health and abundance to humanity for thousands of years. Turkey is rushing to export 200 million dollars in table olives, which are indispensable for breakfasts and a powerful source of vitamin E that enriches the content of many dishes from pasta to pizza, from pastries to salads. Turkey increased its table olive exports by 15 percent from 152 million dollars to 175 million dollars in the 10-month period of the 2023-24 season. In the same period, table olive exports decreased from 84 thousand 749 tons to 65 thousand 325 tons in terms of quantity. While table olive exports decreased by 23 percent in terms of quantity, the amount of foreign exchange obtained was 15 percent more thanks to the 49.5 percent increase in the average export price. The average export price of table olives increased from 1.80 dollars to 2.69 dollars. "We are aiming for 100 ...