Turkey: Bursa black fig exports increase

Bursa's export of black figs, an agricultural product registered with the EU under geographical indication, has exceeded 10 thousand tons this year. According to information received from Uludağ Exporters' Associations, Bursa's black fig exports in the January-September period this year increased by approximately 42 percent from 7 thousand 77 tons to 10 thousand 38 tons compared to the same period last year. In terms of value, exports increased from 26 million 696 thousand dollars to 36 million 111 thousand dollars. However, the proportional increase remained below the quantitative increase at 35 percent. A significant portion ...