Turkey in May 2023 exported 334,876 tons of fresh vegetables and fruits in the amount of $ 2,49.3 million. The head of the Association of Exporters of fresh vegetables and fruits of the Mediterranean region of Turkey Ferkhat Gurieuz, shared these data with these data.
According to Guryuz, the export of fresh vegetables and fruits directly from the Mediterranean region of Turkey in May grew by 36 percent compared to the same month last year, amounting to $ 128 million.
The main importer of fresh Turkish fruits and vegetables from Turkey last month was Russia. Export of fresh fruits and vegetables from Turkey in the Russian Federation in May grew by 7 percent – up to $ 85.9 million.
The top three of the main importers of products included Romania and Ukraine. Deliveries to Romania increased by 90 percent – up to $ 34 million, to Ukraine – by 47 percent – up to $ 26.5 million.