Turkish fruit and vegetable exports from the Western Mediterranean region increased by 26 percent between January 1 and April 11 from a year ago, coming in at $229 million. Shipments of fresh vegetables and fruits generated $248 million and $41 million in revenues, respectively, according to data from the Western Mediterranean Exporters’ Association (BAİB). Citrus exports amounted to $9.1 million, while vegetable shipments to foreign markets grew around 36 percent.
Exports of tomatoes increased by 33 percent since the start of the year on an annual basis to reach $116 million, whereas in 2022, the export of this produce generated $173 million in revenue. Pepper exports leaped 47 percent from a year earlier to $89 million, data from the association showed. Fresh fruit exports fell by 9 percent to $41 million due to seasonal factors, with the share of apples standing at $18.6 million.
Source: hurriyetdailynews.com