Record revenue in dried apricot exports from Malatya, Turkey

Published 2024년 12월 11일

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Malatya, a city in Turkey that produces 85% of the world's dried apricots, saw over 68 thousand tons exported in the past 11 months, generating a revenue of $370 million. Despite the challenges caused by earthquakes and other negativities, the city's Chamber of Commerce aims to reach an export income of $400 million by the end of 2024. In November alone, 8,195 tons of dried apricots were exported, earning over $40 million.

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Over 68 thousand tons of dried apricots were exported in Malatya in 11 months, generating $370 million in revenue. Over 68 thousand tons of dried apricots were exported in Malatya, which accounts for 85 percent of the world's dried apricot production, generating $370 million in revenue in 11 months. Malatya Chamber of Commerce (MTB) President Ramazan Özcan, who stated that they will reach an export of over 400 million dollars in dried apricots by the end of 2024 despite all the negativities caused by the earthquake, said, "Our dried apricot exports continue at full speed. In November, we exported 8,195 tons of dried apricots and earned over 40 million dollars in income." Noting that over 68 thousand tons of dried apricots were exported in 11 months and 370 million dollars in income were earned, President Özcan said that they will complete the ...

Source: Sondakika