In the first half of 2024, Turkey's tropical fruit exports, including pineapple, avocado, and mango, rose by 12%, generating $11.793 million. Hayrettin Ucak of the Aegean Exporters' Association noted the growth from $4 million in 2018 to $23 million in 2023, with a target of $25 million by the end of 2024. The UK was the top importer, with exports reaching $2 million, and significant increases were seen in exports to Russia and Romania. Kiwi, blueberry, mango, and avocado were the leading fruits.