Exports of chili peppers from Turkey increased by 27% in the first quarter of 2021

Exports of Turkish chili peppers in the first quarter of 2021 reached $ 2.297 million, according to data from the Association of Exporters of Southeast Anatolia (GAIB). In 2020, Turkey exported chili peppers to 107 countries around the world for a total of $ 7.637 million. In January-March last year, exports amounted to $ 1.8 million.In the same period in 2021, Turkey increased exports by 27% - to $ 2.297 million. Since the beginning of the year, Turkey has exported 891 tons of chili peppers to 78 countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Iraq, the United States, France, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Libya, Canada, Oman, Japan, Jordan, Ethiopia, Egypt, Malta and Kenya ... Read also: Turkey increased its export of vegetables and fruits to Syria by 364% in the first quarter Germany became the main importer - $ 660 thousand, followed by the Netherlands - $ 330 thousand, and Great Britain - $ 260 thousand. Isa Kyzyldemir, head of the Chamber of Commerce of ...