Exports of Turkish vegetables and fruits to Greece increased 18 times in August

Published 2021년 9월 16일

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In August 2021, Turkey saw a 14% increase in fresh vegetable and fruit exports compared to the same period last year, reaching a value of $148.3 million and volume of 247,155 tons. There was a significant 1,424% increase in exports to Greece, along with notable growth in Libya and Israel. The exports to Russia, Germany, Syria, Europe (including Germany, Croatia, Bulgaria and Switzerland) also increased. Notably, grape exports experienced a 21% increase, making them the most in demand item.

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Exports of fresh vegetables and fruits from Turkey in August 2021 increased by 14% compared to the same month last year - to $ 148.3 million. This is stated in the statement of the head of the Union of Exporters of Fresh Vegetables and Fruits of the Mediterranean Region of Turkey, Nejdat Sina. Read also: Georgia imports a record volume of tomatoes from Turkey In kind, the export of fresh vegetables and fruits from Turkey in the reporting month amounted to 247,155 tons. According to him, supplies to Greece increased 18 times. Libya and Israel are also among the countries that showed the greatest growth in purchases, Anadolu reports. The highest demand abroad in August was for Turkish grapes - $ 36 million with an increase of 21% year on year. They are followed by peaches - $ 26.1 million (down 4%), tomatoes - $ 20.2 million (up 85%). Russia remains the main importer of fresh vegetables and fruits from Turkey; exports to this country increased by 5% to $ 41.5 million. “The second ...

Source: Eastfruit