EURO 2024 impact on Turkey's cherries: Exports to Germany increased 5 times

Published 2024년 6월 28일

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In May, Turkey experienced a significant boost in cherry exports to Germany, with a 479 percent increase compared to the same period last year, reaching a value of 17 million 371 thousand dollars. This surge is largely attributed to the anticipated EURO 2024 event. Turkey, known for its world-leading cherry production across regions such as Izmir, Manisa, Bursa, and Amasya, has Germany as a key market for its cherry exports. Manisa, famous for being the first region to harvest cherries in the Northern Hemisphere, contributes significantly to this surge, despite being the smallest producer. The cherry harvest season in Manisa runs from April 15 to August, with the early crop from Şehzadeler region being the main export. The majority of these cherries are exported to Germany, highlighting the impact of the football championship on fruit exports.

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Turkey's cherry exports to Germany in May increased by 479 percent compared to the same period last year, from 3 million 59 thousand dollars to 17 million 371 thousand dollars, due to the impact of the 2024 European Football Championship (EURO 2024). How much product did TMO buy this year? Türkiye grows approximately 50 varieties of cherries, which it ranks first in the world in production. Among the provinces where cherries are produced intensively are Izmir, Manisa, Bursa, Konya, Afyonkarahisar, Isparta and Amasya. Turkey ranks first among the countries that export the most cherries in the world. Germany is one of the important markets for Turkey's cherry exports. According to Aegean Exporters' Association data, Turkey's cherry exports to Germany in May increased approximately 5 times compared to the same period last year. Germany, which bought 3 million 59 thousand dollars worth of cherries from Turkey last May, increased its orders before EURO 2024 this year. Germany's ...

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