Statistical Facts

Press release… The Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable sector has achieved a remarkable success story over the past 22 years by channelling its production capacity into exports. The sector’s exports rose by 175 percent, from 1 million 337 thousand tonnes to 3 million 669 thousand tonnes. According to a compilation …

Press release… Türkiye’s exports of stuffed vine leaves—one of the most important delicacies of Turkish cuisine and the crown jewel of the dining table—rose by 36 percent in the first five months of 2026, from 9.5 million to 13 million dollars. The Aegean Region accounted for 80 percent of the …

Press release… Report highlights sustainability and equity challenges as sector feeds growing global population… June, 2026… Rome/Mombasa, Kenya – At 184 billion dollars, trade in aquatic animal products continues to hit record highs and now rivals terrestrial meat trade in value. Ensuring sustainable and equitable growth of marine and inland ecosystems, …

Press release… Bülent Sarıkaya, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, stated that Türkiye exported 322.1 million dollars worth of fresh fruit and vegetables in May. Emphasising that whilst there was a 22 per cent decline in export volume, a 14 percent …

Press release… New edition also explores shipping fuel implications, energy-agriculture market linkages, fertilizer markets and the global food import bill… June, 2026 Rome – The outlook for global food commodity markets continues to be relatively favourable, with the 2026/27 cereal production forecast to remain historically elevated, though easing from record highs. …

Press release… Hayrettin Uçak, Chairman of the Turkish Fruit and Vegetable Products Exporters’ Associations Sector Board, stated that in order for the fresh fruit and vegetable and fruit and vegetable products sectors to fully realize their export potential, quotas and customs duties should be eased or eliminated through bilateral negotiations …

Preventing food loss and waste described as fastest way to cool planet and improve food security, experts call for waste agenda to gain prominent place at COP31… June, 2026, Ankara… Organic waste generated by food loss and waste is driving greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating global warming, experts said, urging …

FAO urges open trade on all agricultural inputs and efficient fertilizer use amid global food production risks… Director-General QU Dongyu addresses 181st Session of the FAO Council emphasizing that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a regional issue but a global food security risk! Press release… June, …

Press release… Veysel Memiş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters Association (AHBİB), announced that they achieved 151.3 million dollars in exports in May. Stating that they ramped up their exports by 4 percent compared to the same period last year, AHBİB …

The Agriculture and Food Commissioner warned that, to avoid looming food shortages in the face of rising fertiliser costs, the bloc must secure sustainable fertiliser supplies and not just provide short-term financial support. Without long-term solutions to secure fertiliser supplies, the European Union will see food scarcity, the European Commissioner …