In the first quarter of the year, 1175 tons of hazelnut kernels were exported from Düzce to European Union (EU) countries.
In the statement made by the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, agricultural activity data were shared.
In the statement, it was stated that the majority of exports of Düzce, which has an important place in hazelnut production and export throughout the country, consisted of processed hazelnuts in January-March.
It was reported that the previous year's crop is still heavily traded in the domestic and foreign markets, and 16,338 tons of hazelnut exports were recorded last year.
In the statement, it was stated that 1175 tons of processed hazelnuts were exported to EU countries in the first quarter of the year, 489 tons in January, 265 tons in February and 421 tons in March, and preparations for the next season in the gardens continue.