Record increase in fruit exports from Turkey

Published 2024년 10월 21일

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In the first nine months of the year, Turkey's fruit exports surged to $1.16 billion, a 13.48% increase from the previous year, with peaches, cherries, and apples leading the exports. Notably, apple and grape exports saw significant growth, with Russia, Germany, and Iraq as the top importers, and a remarkable 200% increase in exports to Iraq. The Western Mediterranean region, including Antalya, Isparta, and Burdur, contributed 22% to the national fruit exports, particularly in cherries, apples, and pomegranates. This region is pivotal in Turkey's fruit production and export efforts, with ongoing initiatives to boost both regional and national exports.

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Turkey exported $1 billion 160 million worth of fruit to 114 countries in the first 9 months of the year. According to the information compiled by AA correspondent from the Turkish Exporters Assembly data, the $1 billion 21 million 628 thousand worth of fruit exports in the January-September period of last year increased by 13.48 percent in the same period this year. Peaches were exported the most during this period, with $254 million 829 thousand. Peaches were followed by cherries with $210 million 254 thousand, apples with $157 million 176 thousand, grapes with $96 million 445 thousand, pomegranates with $85 million 450 thousand and figs with $80 million 480 thousand. Compared to last year, there was an increase of 7.67 percent in peaches, 1.05 percent in cherries, 38.61 percent in apples and 49.60 percent in grapes. In the same period, the highest fruit export from Turkey was made to Russia with $361 million 631 thousand. Russia was followed by Germany with $195 million 544 ...

Source: Sondakika