Cherry exports in Turkiye reached 209 million dollars

Published 2024년 8월 8일

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Turkey is the world's leading producer of cherries and has seen a 4% increase in exports, reaching $209 million in the first seven months of 2024. The country leads in both production (725 thousand tons) and exports (66 thousand tons), with the European region being its largest market. The export target has been increased from $250 million to $300 million due to improved cherry yield and quality. Turkey is currently exporting to 55 countries, including Asia, and is using projects like 'We Know the Pesticides We Use' and 'Mediterranean Fruit Fly-Free Cherry Production' to ensure quality and residue-free cherries. The Ministry of Commerce, fairs, Turquality, and UR-GE Projects are providing support to boost exports.

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In cherries, where Turkey is the world leader in production and a strong player in exports, exports of 209 million dollars were achieved with an increase of 4 percent in the January-July period of 2024. Hayrettin Ucak, Deputy Coordinator of the Aegean Exporters' Association and President of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association, said, "In 2023, the 100th anniversary of our Republic, we exported 215 million dollars, an increase of 60 percent, corresponding to 83 thousand tons of cherry exports. Türkiye continues to be the clear leader in both cherry production and export this year. By successfully entering the second century of our Republic, we exported 209 million dollars of cherry in the January-July period of 2024, an increase of 4 percent. We are by far the world leader in cherry production with a yield of 725 thousand tons. Our country is followed by the USA, Chile and Uzbekistan. “We export cherries to 55 countries.” said. Mentioning that the largest ...

Source: Iha