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Artvin pine resin reaches 10,000 TL per kilogram
In Artvin, Turkey, the harvesting of pine resin from fir trees has become a high-value traditional activity. Collectors, often villagers and shepherds, must climb trees reaching heights of 15 to 20 meters to manually extract the resin using knives.
Due to the hazardous and labor-intensive nature of the collection process, the price of the resin is significant, ranging between 7,500 and 10,000 Turkish Liras per kilogram. The harvest typically takes place during the months of August and September.
The product, locally known as ‘fir resin,’ is highly sought after for its perceived health benefits. It is traditionally consumed by mixing the resin in powder form with honey, a practice often used to alleviate stomach ailments. While younger generations use it, interest remains highest among citizens over the age of 50.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The resin is typically harvested by villagers and shepherds during August and September. www.karsmanset.com · www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The resin is traditionally consumed by mixing it with honey to alleviate stomach discomfort. www.karsmanset.com · www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] People over the age of 50 show the highest interest in this product. www.karsmanset.com · www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Collectors climb fir trees reaching heights of 15 to 20 meters to harvest the resin using knives. www.karsmanset.com · www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The price of pine resin per kilogram ranges between 7,500 and 10,000 Turkish Liras. www.karsmanset.com · www.gzt.com · www.yenisafak.com