# Malatya agricultural technology and export developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malatya-agricultural-technology-and-export-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-14T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The agricultural sector in Malatya, Turkey, is seeing advancements in both technological production and export performance. Developers in the region have introduced a new industrial machine designed to process various fruits into pestil at scale. This TÜBİTAK-supported system, developed by Hatem Özpolat and Yılmaz Alptekin, aims to standardize products and improve hygiene for international markets, with interest already noted in regions such as Central Asia, the Balkans, and Russia.

Parallel to these technological developments, Malatya’s dried apricot exports have shown significant economic activity. During August and September 2026, exports exceeded $46 million, totaling 10,300 tons. Despite previous yield losses in 2025 and challenges regarding climate conditions and sulfur residue standards, officials report improved unit prices and expect export activity to continue growing through the end of the year.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Malatya dried apricot exports exceed $46 million

Malatya exported 10,300 tons of dried apricots in August and September, generating over $46 million in revenue for the 2026 season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-dried-apricot-exports-exceed-46-million

### 2026-10-13: Malatya developers create industrial fruit pestil machine

A new 90-meter industrial production line developed in Malatya, Turkey, can convert various fruits like apricots and grapes into pestil at scale, aiming for international markets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-developers-create-industrial-fruit-pestil-machine

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