Statistical Facts

June, 2026… Türkiye’s Agriculture and Forestry Ministry plans to expand production of endangered sturgeon and enter the global market under the “Turkish Caviar” brand, according to daily Milliyet. The country aims to generate more than 100 million dollars in annual export revenue from the product by 2028. Sturgeon fishing has been banned in …

The Turkish carpet industry, which generated 871.7 million dollars in export revenue in the January-April period of 2026, is aiming to reach 3.5 billion dollars in exports by the end of the year. According to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Türkiye exported 172.9 million square metres of carpets in the first four …

Press release… May, 2026 Every year, 1 June is celebrated as ‘World Milk Day’ with the aim of raising public awareness about milk—the world’s most beneficial drink—and encouraging consumption to reach adequate levels. World Milk Day, celebrated to raise public awareness of the importance of milk for health, presents a …

Press release… Muhammet Öztürk, Coordinating Chairman of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations, stated that they account for 22 percent of the country’s 36 billion dollars agrifood exports. Muhammet Öztürk, noted that the Aegean Exporters’ Associations generate over 7.5 billion dollars in foreign exchange for Türkiye by distributing the products of Turkish …

Press release… Pickled products, which are among Türkiye’s traditional delicacies, consolidated their leading position in global markets in 2025. Whilst Türkiye exported pickled products worth 458 million dollars in 2025, Izmir achieved the distinction of being the world’s leading exporter of pickled products, with exports worth 207 million dollars. Hayrettin …

Press release… At a time when the climate crisis has hampered production and led to crop losses across many products, Türkiye’s agricultural sector has managed to ramped up its exports thanks to the strong ties forged between producers and exporters. Türkiye’s agricultural exports rose by 1.3 percent over the past …

Press release… May, 2026 Türkiye is gearing up for a bountiful season for peaches and nectarines. The first harvest ceremony of the season for peaches and nectarines took place in Selçuk district of Izmir province. Over a four-month period in 2026, exports of peaches and nectarines rose by 347 percent …

ANKARA Türkiye’s agricultural sector is expecting a strong year for grain production in 2026, supported by favourable temperature trends, rainfall distribution in May and continued low drought risks, a sector representative told Anadolu. Yaşar Serpi, chairman of Ankara-based National Grain Council (UHK), said this year’s production season had been one …

Press release… Türkiye is gearing up for a bountiful season for peaches and nectarines. The first harvest ceremony of the season for peaches and nectarines took place in the Selçuk district of İzmir province. Over a four-month period in 2026, exports of peaches and nectarines rose by 347 percent to …

Eid al-Adha economy: 192 billion liras (4.3 billion dollars) Şemsi Bayraktar, Chair of the Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), announced that 3.3 million animals are expected to be slaughtered during Eid al-Adha. Pointing out that compared to last year, price hikes amounted to 36.9 percent for cattle and 29.3 …