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Press release…
November, 2026…
Bülent Sarıkaya, Chair of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, announced that the region reached 130.7 million dollars in exports in October, contributing 46 percent to Türkiye’s total fresh fruit and vegetable export value of 287.1 million dollars. Emphasizing the need to translate production and supply capabilities into higher export revenues, Sarıkaya stated that value-added production, product diversification, the exploration of new markets and technical collaborations would enhance the sector’s international competitiveness.
Noting that factors such as supply-demand balance in global markets, price fluctuations, logistics costs and consumer expectations are key determinants of export earnings, Sarıkaya stressed that production capacity must be supported by sound market strategies.
“Our priorities include connecting our products with consumers in the right markets, at the right time and at the highest possible value. In this regard, it is crucial to foster value-added production, expand our product range and develop an export framework that aligns with market expectations,” he said.
Citrus products drive October exports…
Sarıkaya highlighted that citrus products remained the primary driver of the Association’s October exports, accounting for approximately 57 percent of the total fresh fruit and vegetable export volume, with a value of 74.4 million dollars.
Indicating that tangerines and lemons stood out with export values of 36.6 million and 32 million dollars, respectively, he explained, “Citrus fruits, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean region’s production and export capacity, served as the primary driver of our foreign sales in October. A 29 percent spike in the volume of lemon exports highlights the demand potential for our produce in international markets. Furthermore, the robust growth in both the volume and value of orange exports which reached 2.4 million dollars, demonstrates the development opportunities within this product category.”
“In addition to citrus, our apple exports reached 22,500 tonnes, valued at 15.6 million dollars. I also consider the value growth seen in products such as pomegranates, peaches, figs and plums to be significant, as it reflects the contribution of our diversified production structure to our exports. We must continue to expand our product range to better cater to the consumption habits of various markets and to ensure consistent export activity throughout the season,” he added…
