Samsun is Turkey's leading region in the production of several vegetables and fruits, including cabbage, cauliflower, hemp, hazelnuts, and peaches. The region's cabbage production is the highest in the country, followed by cauliflower, broccoli, kidney beans, and leek. In fruit production, Samsun ranks second in hazelnut and cranberry production, fourth in kiwi and medlar production, eighth in kiwi fruit production, and twelfth in pear production. The region also contributes significantly to Turkey's agricultural sector, supplying a substantial portion of the country's demand for these products.