Between January and February of 2023, hazelnut exports from Trabzon experienced a 6% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling $129,754,611. These exports accounted for 43% of Turkey's total hazelnut exports, with the majority going to Italy, Germany, and Poland. Notably, the export diversity expanded, with countries such as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Taiwan showing an interest in Trabzon's hazelnut products.