Turkiye: Fresh fruit and vegetable exports exceeded 249 million dollars in May with an increase of 32 percent

Published Jun 13, 2023

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In May, Turkey's exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, including peaches, tomatoes, and lemons, saw a significant increase, reaching a value of 56.8 million dollars, 38.4 million dollars, and 22 million dollars respectively. The main importers of these products were Russia, Romania, and Ukraine. From January to May 2023, Turkey's total sector exports increased by 23% to 1.42 billion dollars. The harvest of watermelon, grapes, and stone fruits has also started, with high yield forecasts. The Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association provides updates on industry developments to its members. According to the AKİB Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Industry Global Sales Report, global sales of fresh fruits and vegetables are projected to increase from 652 billion 651 million dollars in 2022 to 768 billion 748 million dollars in 2027. Turkey's sales are expected to grow to 9 billion 400 million dollars by 2027, maintaining its leading position in the Southeastern European region.

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Evaluating Turkey's fresh fruit and vegetable exports in May according to product groups and countries, Chairman Ferhat Gürüz said, “In the fifth month of the year, 334 thousand 876 tons of products were evaluated in international markets, and the most exported products of our industry were peaches, tomatoes and lemons. We reached an export value of 56.8 million dollars with an increase of 123 percent in peach, 38.4 million dollars in tomatoes with an increase of 44 percent, and 22 million dollars in lemons. When we look at the countries to which we export the most, Russia ranked first with an increase of 7 percent and a value of 85.9 million dollars, Romania took the second place with an increase of 90 percent and a value of 34 million dollars, and Ukraine took the first three places with an increase of 47 percent and a value of 26.5 million dollars. " said. President Ferhat Gürüz stated that between January and May 2023, Turkey's overall sector exports reached 1.42 billion ...

Source: Bursahakimiyet