Turkey fresh fruit exports revenue rises 48% to $1.36 billion

Turkey's fresh fruit exports saw a significant surge in the first nine months of the year, with revenue increasing by 48% compared to the same period last year. According to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), the country exported over 721,000 tons of fresh fruit, generating a total income of $1.363 billion. This represents an 11% increase in export volume.

Peaches emerged as the leading export product, generating $373.2 million in revenue, a 137% increase from the previous year. Cherries and sour cherries also saw massive growth, with revenues rising by 403% to reach $240.1 million. Other notable contributors included apricots ($166.2 million), apples ($99.9 million), pomegranates ($97.7 million), figs ($88.5 million), and plums, which saw a 106% increase in export value to $77.8 million.

Iraq remains Turkey's largest market for fresh fruit, with exports to the country rising 78% to $414.4 million. Russia and Germany followed as the second and third largest markets, recording $393.4 million and $158.7 million in exports, respectively. Hayrettin Uçak, Chairman of the Fruit and Vegetable Products Exporters' Associations, attributed the success to Turkey's diverse climatic conditions and product variety.