In Turkey, Malatya has succeeded in exporting to 134 countries this year

Published Sep 27, 2021

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Malatya, a city in Turkey, has seen a 32% increase in exports in the first 8 months of 2021, reaching $235.5 million, compared to the same period in the previous year. The city exports to 134 countries and is a global leader in dried apricot production, meeting 70% of the world's demand. Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the city have been encouraged to export through a training program, with over 37,000 companies joining the export family in the past two years. The top export sectors were Dried Fruit Products, Fisheries products, and textiles, which collectively accounted for 65% of the province's exports.

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İsmail Gülle, President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), said, "Malatya has succeeded in exporting to 134 countries this year. In the first 8 months of 2021, our city's exports reached 235.5 million dollars with an increase of 32 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. Apricot production and Our city, which has become a global brand in its exports, meets 70 percent of the world's dried apricot needs on its own." used his statements. According to the statement made by TİM, "SME Export Mobilization Training Programs" continue. Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to export within the scope of the program, while the last of the trainings was held online for Malatya. Thanks to the program, the participants were informed on many issues such as how to become an exporter, how to benefit from export-related supports, and how to finance exports. Malatya Deputy Governor Mustafa Şahin and TİM President İsmail Gülle attended the opening of the ...

Source: Sondakika