Demand for sun-dried tomatoes from Turkey is growing in the world

Turkey's export revenue from sun-dried tomatoes, an indispensable component of Mediterranean cuisine, reached $97 million in 2021. This was reported by the Anadolu agency with reference to the Association of Exporters of Fresh Vegetables and Fruits of the Aegean Region of Turkey. The Association recalled that the export of sun-dried tomatoes from Turkey in 2020 amounted to $83 million, which is 17% lower than last year. In quantitative terms, the volume of exports of sun-dried tomatoes in 2020 amounted to 31.2 thousand tons, and in 2021 increased by 18% to 36.8 thousand tons. Last year, Turkish-made sun-dried tomatoes hit the shelves in 106 countries around the world. This product is in demand in the food industry, mainly for the preparation of pizza and a side dish for pasta. The USA, Italy and Germany were among the top 3 importers, while the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, France and Poland were among the countries with the highest demand for Turkish sun-dried tomatoes. See ...