Fresh fruit exports hit record high

Exports from Turkiye’s Antalya, Burdur and Isparta surged 53.5 percent in the first nine months of the year, reaching nearly 243 million dollars. The Western Mediterranean region of Türkiye has broken a record in fresh fruit exports, with revenues climbing 53.5 percent year-on-year between January 1 and September 30.

According to data released by the Western Mediterranean Exporters’ Association, exports reached 242 million 988 thousand dollars, up from 158 million 280 thousand dollars during the same period last year. Cherries and sour cherries topped the export list, generating 96 million 373 thousand dollars in revenue.

Pomegranates ranked second, also recording their highest-ever export performance, with earnings of 24 million 277 thousand dollars. Exports of figs, apricots and peaches also increased.