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Türkiye’s citrus exports soared in 2025, rising 41 percent from the previous year to reach $1.47 billion, according to data from the Mediterranean Exporters’ Association.
The country shipped 1.5 million tonnes of citrus to international markets, generating significant foreign currency inflows.
Tangerine exports led the surge, bringing in 912.5 million dollars, nearly doubling the previous year’s 475 million dollars. Export volumes climbed from 702,000 tonnes to 944,000 tonnes, a 34 percent spike. This marked the highest tangerine export level in the history of the Republic, accounting for about 62 percent of Türkiye’s total citrus export revenue.
Lemons followed with 402.4 million dollars in export earnings, while oranges contributed 96.3 million and grapefruits 65.2 million dollars.
Iraq emerged as the top destination, importing 544.2 million dollars worth of Turkish citrus, followed by Russia with 461 million dollars, Ukraine with 106.4 million dollars, Poland with 52 million and Romania with 48.4 million dollars. Iraq’s tangerine imports alone skyrocketed by 544 percent compared to the previous year, while Russia’s rose 35 percent, Ukraine’s 17 percent and Poland’s 81 percent.
On the regional front, Mersin province stood out as the leading exporter with 696.2 million dollars in sales, followed by Hatay province with 229.7 million dollars and Adana province with 136.4 million dollars…
