The Southeastern Anatolia Exporters' Association (GAİB) has reported a significant increase in dried fruit exports, with a 28.4% rise in the January-September period of 2024, totaling $241.5 million. The exports were made to 94 countries and were led by dried apricots and pistachios, contributing to 81% of the total exports. European countries were the main importers, with Germany, Italy, and the USA ranking as the top three. The exports experienced substantial growth in the European and American countries, with Germany seeing a 7.4% increase and Italy experiencing an 86.2% increase.