Turkey: Humanity's passion for flavor increases interest in spices

Published Jul 22, 2024

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The Turkish spice industry has seen a 27% increase in exports in the first half of 2024, reaching 113 million dollars from 89 million. The industry's goal is to export 250 million dollars by the end of the year. The Aegean Region is a major contributor to these exports, accounting for 65.5% of the total. Bay laurel and thyme are the most exported products. The United States is the largest market for Turkish spice exports, followed by the USA and Thailand. The TURQUALITY Project, also known as Turkish Tastes, is playing a significant role in promoting Turkish spices in the US market.

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Humanity's passion for flavor increases interest in spices. The Turkish spice industry turns the search for flavor into an opportunity. Turkey's spice exports increased by 27 percent from 89 million dollars to 113 million dollars in the first half of 2024. Turkish spices flavored thousands of dishes cooked in world cuisines. The Turkish spice industry aims to export 250 million dollars by the end of 2024. Spice consumption is increasing day by day around the world, as spices add flavor to all kinds of dishes, especially meat, fish, chicken, pasta, vegetables, legumes, bakery products and desserts, and reduce the use of salt. Stating that Turkey is one of the world's important spice suppliers, Muhammet Öztürk, President of the Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters Association, said that we are the world leader in bay and thyme; He noted that they export spices such as sage, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, sweet pepper, allspice, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, sumac, ...

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