Dried tomato exports approached 100 million dollars in Turkey

According to the information compiled from the data of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association, the export of dried tomatoes, which was 83 million dollars in 2020, increased by 17 percent last year. The export amount, which was 31,2 thousand tons in the previous year, increased by 18 percent to 36,8 thousand tons in 2021. This product, which is demanded by the food industry especially due to its use in pizza and pasta, was exported to 106 countries. While the USA, Italy and Germany took the first three places in export, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, France and Poland were among the countries where the highest demand for Turkish dried tomatoes was received. More precious than fresh and tomato paste Aegean Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters' Association President Hayrettin Uçar noted that Turkey is among the important producers of dried tomatoes in the world, and that the Aegean Region meets 95 percent of the country's dried tomato production and ...