Foreign Trade
Hançerli Mah. Dervişzade Sk. No:6 Kat:7 Daire:10
İlkadım, Samsun, Türkiye
Foreign Trade
Hançerli Mah. Dervişzade Sk. No:6 Kat:7 Daire:10
İlkadım, Samsun, Türkiye
most of the cherries grown in Turkey between Izmir, Konya and Manisa are the first three, respectively. Cherry exports in the leading position in the world, in a position that performs the most export quality cherries cherry stands with Turkey. Cherry bigger, delicious and endurance while not having features that improve the quality of cherries such as Turkey have a long production of cherries, sees too much attention to respond to the demand in the national market. While approximately 70 thousand tons of cherries were exported in the first half of 2020, the financial equivalent of this export is approximately 190 million dollars. With these figures, it is the leader in the export of cherry exports, fresh fruits and vegetables.
Peach is a fruit that can grow in temperate climates. Locations of peach production is highest in Turkey, respectively, Aegean, Mediterranean, and Eastern and Western Marmara Sea of Marmara. In global markets, Turkey peaches, peach production capacity of 608 thousand tons 6. Next is located. a little behind the rest in peach production between Mediterranean countries, Turkey in fresh fruit and vegetable exports accounted 4th row of peach. Especially in June, July and peach production took place in August, the sector contribution to Turkey at the level of approximately $ 104 million. Peach, which is a sensitive fruit type that can be damaged quickly, is a fruit that can be stored between -0.5 and 0 degrees in full-fledged cold storage for 2 weeks to 4 weeks.
Apple is a fruit rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber. Ranking 7th in our country's fruit and vegetable exports, apple reached a trade volume of approximately 65 million lira in the January - July 2020 period. While the apple trees are mostly located in Karaman, the champion of apple production is our city, Isparta. On the other hand, while Karaman takes the second place, Niğde takes the third place. While approximately 124 thousand tons of apples were exported in the January - July period of 2020, this figure was 179 thousand tons in the same period of 2019. However, despite the significant export amount, the apples exported in 2020 earned 10 million dollars more.
Pomegranate, which is generally sour but also has sweet types, is a fruit that is used frequently in appetizers and snacks. Pomegranate grown in Turkey, especially in the city of Denizli, is a very durable product. Pomegranate, which can keep up even in arid environments, is a fruit resistant up to -10 degrees. In addition, it has many positive contributions to the human body such as strengthening the immune system. Ranking 9th in the export ranking of our country, pomegranate has a trade volume of approximately 54 million dollars. Our country's pomegranate export is increasing rapidly thanks to the support of the studies and the farmer's choices. For example, while 81 thousand tons of exports were realized between January and July 2019, this figure increased to 99 thousand tons in the same period of 2020.
Strawberry is a fruit that grows in spring and is actively used in many food industries. When we look at it, it is used in many foods from cakes to jams. It is able to withstand long periods of strawberry produced in Turkey, who pretty much in demand because of the color and taste of a strawberry being preferred. Turkey in an amount close to each other in 2019 and 2020 (approximately 25 thousand tons) export strawberries. strawberry ice cream that are being exported from Turkey generally is used to ensure that the demands made in the food sector, such as cakes and biscuits. On the other hand, when we look at the export volumes, we see that most strawberries are exported to Russia. Russia exported 13 thousand was realized, up nearly 50% of the strawberries were exported from Turkey.
It is known for its positive effects on digestive health apricots, one made of fruit exported to Turkey. apricots, which are grown in most Malatya in Turkey, as a berry that grows in the summer emerges. Its durability and longevity is one of the main factors contributing to its export. While Germany is the place where most exports are made, apricots are exported to 10 different countries in total, including Hong Kong and Singapore, which are among the Far Eastern countries. Apricot Turkey's exports of fruits and vegetables, a fruit, which is located 10 Values. The trade volume of apricots, which was exported approximately 23 thousand tons in the first half of 2020, reaches up to 24 million dollars.
It grows almost everywhere except in the arid and extremely hot places in the Southeastern Anatolia Region and the high regions of the Eastern Anatolia Region known as the plateau. We can say that it is the fruit with the greatest difference in quality from product to product between fruits and vegetables. Therefore, plums are carefully separated during and after harvesting. The weight of plums produced in Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan and are exported to some Arab countries. Erik, 30 thousand tons of export volume and $ 24 million with exports of fruit and vegetables in Turkey ranking age brings with it the amount exported is located 15 Values. Various plums such as Life Plum, Freeze, Priest, Damson, Anjelica can be found in the market.
It is possible to grow grapes almost everywhere in our country. But not all grapes can be grown in all regions. The grape types that need to be grown differ according to the region. Many varieties of grapes such as Yalova Pearl, Merlot Grape, Hamburg Muscat Grape, Syrup are available in the market. One of the fruits and vegetables that our country exports to is grape. Approximately 85% of the grapes produced in Manisa, where the most grapes are grown in our country, are exported, while 15% are exported to the domestic markets. When we look at Turkey's overall export data for January 2020 - between July, 21 thousand tons realized an export, the total trade volume of these exports around 17 million dollars. However, these rates increase due to the increase in production in the second half of the year.
Sour Cherry, which has physical properties similar to sour cherry, is a fruit that is used in different areas than sour cherry. While cherries can be used in the food industry and for table, sour cherry is a fruit that is not generally used for table consumption. Sour cherries are generally used in the food industry such as jam making, fruit juice and snacks. The reason for this can be interpreted as having a sour taste. Looking at the first cherry production in Turkey, while Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya is coming from behind. While cherry production is made intensely in July-August, it is found in regions where production is delayed to autumn. sour cherries being produced in Turkey are exported to approximately 95 countries. When we look at the increase in this export rate in recent years, we can predict that exports will continue to increase.
Containing plenty of fiber in its skin, pear is also a very good source of vitamin C. The pears are produced in Turkey, due to the very high quality products in terms of taste, the most preferred product in the international market. The pears produced are exported to approximately 53 countries, although it changes every year. Issuance of countries from Russia and Iraq, a ratio of about 60% of Turkey's most exported by the two countries pears position. In the first quarter of 2020, approximately 17 thousand tons of pear was exported. When we look at the commercial value of exports, we see a value of around 12 million. Pear ranks 19th in our country's fresh fruit and vegetable export ranking.
When tomatoes are considered in terms of weight, they rank first in the list of products exported by our country. In the first half of 2020, approximately 294 thousand tons of tomatoes were exported by our country. Although it is very close to the same period of the previous year, it has increased by around 4%, when we look in terms of export values, we see that there is a larger trade volume in 2020. Tomatoes, which are grown especially in summer, are also produced in winter months in environments such as greenhouses in order to meet the needs of the country and to meet the international demand for tomatoes. Tomatoes produced in our country are exported to many European and non-European countries, especially Russia.
The highest pepper production in our country takes place in June, July, August and September. Peppers are one of the leading products among the most indispensable vegetables and fruits in our kitchens. In addition to vitamin C, peppers are also a product that has an appetite enhancing effect. Peppers grown in our country are one of the most preferred peppers in the international market because they are very strong in terms of quality and durability. Peppers can be added to main meals or can be used in a variety of snacks. When we look at the pepper export data in our country, we see that pepper has a serious export of 97 thousand tons. The figure resulting from this export consists of 101 million Turkish Liras.
Pumpkins are vegetables that are used in many different areas in the food industry. It has a long growing period in June, July, August and September. Pumpkin is virtually resistant against various climates vegetables can be grown in all regions of Turkey, but is one of the highlights of training in Sakarya. Pumpkins planned to be exported are preferred to be durable for a long time. In the period of January - July 2020, around 45 thousand tons of squash were exported. The income from this export is approximately 32 million dollars. According to the data, the country where Turkish pumpkins are exported most is Russia, which constitutes a large part of our total exports.
Cucumber is a vegetable that is consumed both directly for table purposes and is needed in the food industry. Cucumber, known for its high productivity, shows higher performance in heat. Therefore, we can call it a heat-loving vegetable, and it is also a suitable vegetable for greenhouse cultivation. Size, color, taste has very different from each other as a kind and vegetables that can be grown almost anywhere in Turkey. Cucumbers, which started to be harvested in May, continue to produce throughout the summer. When we look at the cucumber export data of our country, we see that an export of 27 thousand tons was realized in the first 6 months of 2020. The financial equivalent of this export is approximately 22 million dollars.
Our country; Together with states such as China, India, Egypt and Italy, it is among the countries with the highest eggplant production in the world. It is the only living people who eat eggplant found in nature, and this is thought to be because it contains a little nicotine. We look forward to eggplant production in Turkey if the cities are as follows; Antalya, Sanliurfa and Hatay. Due to the high demand in these provinces, eggplant production is at higher levels. Eggplant, which is produced from June to September, can be grown almost everywhere in our country thanks to its ability to adapt to many climates. When we look at the eggplant export dimension of our country, we encounter serious figures. In the period of January - July 2020, around 20 thousand tons of eggplant were exported.
One of the indispensable products of the food industry is onion. Onions are vegetables that grow under the ground and have only their leaves above the ground. Production continues from April to September and even from time to time until October. Onions, which can adapt to many climatic conditions, are more productive and grow better in hot seasons. Also, even if onions are not in season, they are very easily found vegetables everywhere. When we take a look at the onion export data in our country, there is a great increase. In the January-July period of 2019, 37 thousand tons of exports were made, and when we look at the same period of 2020, we see a figure of 53 thousand tons. When we look at the trade volumes, unfortunately, we cannot see the same increase, 2019 and 2020 are very close to each other, around 10 million dollars.
Although it is a vegetable with different varieties such as purple, red, black, yellow and white, it is a vegetable that is generally known for its orange form. It is a root vegetable, just like onion and potatoes. Carrot, which has vitamins such as A, C and K and has many benefits for the human body, is a vegetable that is actively used in many areas. Konya is the place where carrots are mostly grown in our country. Approximately 50% of Turkey's total production takes place in Konya carrots. The amount of carrots imported from Turkey, approximately 39 thousand tons in the first 6 months of the year and the volume of this trade around $ 6 million. Turkey carrots resistance, excels in terms of taste, color and hearty.
Radish is a long rooted vegetable with two different forms, round or cylindrical. It is a root vegetable like carrots and onions. In general, its cylindrical form is consumed in the food industry and its round form is consumed for table purposes. It is a very rich vegetable in terms of vitamin C, potassium and folic acid. In addition, we can say that it is a very healthy vegetable for radish, which contains plenty of vitamins B2 and B6. Radish production, which started in November in our country, continues throughout the winter months and even in March in some regions. radishes produced in Turkey are quite durable and highly preferred is a product abroad because it is delicious.
Potato appears as a vegetable that is consumed in almost every region of the world. Potatoes, which are everywhere in the food industry, are a vegetable with a very high level of consumption, especially for direct table consumption. Potato cultivation is mostly seen in the Central Anatolia Region in our country. While the most production takes place in Nevşehir; Potato production is also at very high levels in Konya, Niğde, Erzurum, Sakarya, Trabzon and İzmir. Planted in February and March, potatoes are also harvested in summer. Because it is a durable vegetable, it is a product that can be found every month of the year. When we look at Turkey's potato export data for the first half of 2020 it appears to have an export of 29 thousand tons. The value of this export is approximately 4 million dollars.
The homeland of broccoli is known as the Mediterranean. In our country, broccoli is mostly grown in the Mediterranean region. It is clear when we look at Turkey's broccoli production data is increasing every year. If this increase continues, it is estimated that broccoli will become an important product in fresh fruit and vegetable exports. Broccoli, which has many positive effects on the human body such as strengthening the digestive system, protecting heart health and regulating blood sugar, is an important alternative for people who want to eat healthy. broccoli produced in Turkey are preferred because of high quality in many markets. The production is due to Turkey's top exporting countries where climatic conditions broccoli performs known as Ukraine is almost zero.
Mandarin can be described as a type of citrus that has a reddish-orange color. Mandarins are sweeter in taste than oranges and have a sharper aroma. Mandarin, which is among the indispensable fruits of the winter months in our country, stands out with the high amount of vitamin C it contains. While Mandarin is harvested during the winter months, the most produced place is in the entire Mediterranean Region, especially Antalya. Mandarins, which have an important place in the export sector of our country, are a kind of citrus fruit that is widely used in the food industry. Mandarins, which have many positive effects in terms of health, also have a pleasant smell and taste. Mandarin has also become the champion of citrus exports in the first half of 2020. While an export of 228 thousand tons was realized, the financial equivalent of this export was approximately 125 million dollars.
Oranges, known for their positive effects on blood pressure regulation and heart health, have a wide production area in our country. Orange production is generally carried out in January, February and March. It is produced in the Aegean coasts, the Eastern Black Sea Region, the Southern Anatolia Region and the Mediterranean Region. The place where the highest production is made is Antalya. Oranges produced in our country are preferred in the international market due to their high quality and long durability. The highest quality orange production in our country takes place in Finike district of Antalya. In addition, oranges have an important place in citrus exports of our country. An export of around 92 thousand tons was realized in January - July 2020 period. The financial equivalent of this export is approximately 64 million dollars. At this point, it is seen that the value of 31 million dollars in the same period of the previous year nearly doubled.
Although lemon is not preferred to be consumed directly, it is a kind of citrus fruit that enters our tables indirectly. It has a bitter, acidic and rather sour taste compared to orange and mandarin. One of the main reasons for consuming it is the sour taste it has. Thanks to the high amount of vitamin C it contains, it has a very important position to fight infections, especially in winter. Even if its homeland is India, it is actively produced in the Mediterranean region of our country. Especially in our provinces of Hatay and Mersin, lemons that are superior in terms of quality and quantity are produced. Lemon, which has an important place in terms of export, had an export share of 245 thousand tons in the first six months of 2019, while 150 thousand tons were exported in the same period of 2020. This export has a trade volume of approximately 92 million dollars. The main reason for this decline in exports is seen as the fact that suppliers do not turn to exports due to the difficulty of production to meet domestic needs.
Grapefruits contain plenty of potassium, vitamin C and lycopene. Consuming grapefruit at ideal levels, which also has a blood pressure lowering effect, has positive effects on heart health. In addition, grapefruit is a citrus that is consumed as an antioxidant. Grapefruits, like other citrus fruits, are mostly produced in the Mediterranean Region. Adana is the city where the most grapefruit production is realized. Grapefruit; It is a type of citrus that is harvested in October, November, December, January and February. It is generally not consumed directly due to its bitter and acidic taste. However, it is a product that is used in many meals and throughout the food industry. grapefruit produced in Turkey, to their large size and long duration against adverse conditions is preferred because of its advantage to withstand. When we look at the data on grapefruit exports carried out by our country, we see that a sales of 115 thousand tons was realized in the first half of 2020. The foreign currency that this sale adds to the economy of our country is approximately 53 million dollars.
