Alanya meets 70 percent of avocado production in Turkey

Published Aug 30, 2022

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The article reports on the ongoing harvest of Clifton type avocados in Alanya, Turkey, which contributes to 70% of the country's avocado production. The union plans to start exports in September to 13 countries, including Russia, Ukraine, and Romania. The production area for avocados in Alanya is expanding, with current production happening on 40,000 hectares. The union expects the unit price of avocados to remain between 8 and 10 TL, with an annual increase in the production area. Mehmet Yoz, an avocado producer, expresses satisfaction with the yield of Clifton avocados.

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The harvest continues in the Clifton type avocado, where 70% of Turkey's avocado production is realized. Avocado, which started to be produced commercially in Alanya in the early 1990s and is known for its antioxidant properties, is increasing day by day in Alanya. Alanya meets 70 percent of avocado production in Turkey. Avocado, which is produced on 40 thousand hectares, will start exporting in September. Expressing that they harvest different types of avocados every month, Alanya Avocado Producers Union President Hilmi Sevilgen said, “Alanya meets 70% of our country's avocado needs. We harvest a different type of avocado every month. In August, the Clifton variety is harvested. It is our Zutano type product that we have sent for export as of September. Last year, we exported to about 13 countries. This export period has started. Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran are the countries we export to the most. We will start exporting as of September,” he ...

Source: Haber7