Silifke strawberries with geographical indication are exported to Russia, Ukraine and Qatar

Published Apr 24, 2025

Tridge summary

The Silifke strawberry, a geographically registered product from Mersin, Türkiye, is currently being harvested and exported to countries like Russia, Ukraine, and Qatar, while also being sold domestically. Export prices are set at 90 TL per kilogram, with domestic prices at 75 TL. Mersin, a key region for fresh produce in Türkiye, is also harvesting plums and apricots. This year, Silifke's strawberry production spans 7,000 acres with an anticipated yield of 50,000 tons, primarily grown in several local neighborhoods. İbrahim Kaynar, President of Atayurt Hal Association, highlighted the use of air cargo for exports and expressed optimism about market conditions.

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Original content

The Silifke strawberry with geographical registration mark, which started to be harvested in the open field in Silifke district of Mersin, one of the important production centers of Türkiye, is sent by plane to Russia, Ukraine and Qatar as well as domestically. It was stated that the price of the exported strawberry is 90 TL per kilogram and it finds buyers for 75 TL in the domestic market. A variety of products are harvested in Mersin, which ranks first in fresh fruit and vegetable production in Türkiye. Along with fruits such as plums and apricots, strawberries are also harvested in the open field with the spring. Especially in Silifke district, the intensive harvest of the Silifke strawberry with geographical registration, which is the source of income for many families from producers to workers, continues. The harvested products are exported to countries such as Russia, Ukraine and Qatar as well as domestically thanks to the airport opened in the city. Stating that production ...

Source: Kamu3