The price of export-quality apples from Turkey is rising as local suppliers struggle to meet demand, leading traders to import apples from Ukraine and Moldova for re-export. The wholesale prices for these apples in Turkey are significantly higher than in Ukraine and Moldova, making it profitable for Turkish traders to import and re-export. The shortage of apples worldwide, coupled with increased demand from countries like India and Iraq, has further fueled the trend of increasing re-exports by Turkish traders.