The tomato exports from Türkiye in 2023 surged by 42.8% in comparison with the yr earlier, reaching $538.7 million (TL 16 billion), based on the info compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA) Saturday.
Türkiye exported tomatoes price some $377.19 million in 2022 to 54 nations, based on the info compiled by AA from Southeast Anatolian Exporters’ Association (GAIB).
With an annual surge of 42.8%, the exports of tomatoes totaled 588,418 tons final yr, being shipped to some 52 nations together with Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, the U.Okay., Spain, Denmark, Azerbaijan, Russia and Qatar.
Romania stood on the forefront of the nations the place Türkiye exported essentially the most to in 2023, with $91.98 million. It was adopted by Ukraine with $64.6 million, Poland with $56.65 million and Germany with $53.98 million.
Greenhouse Investors and Producers Association President Halil Pekdemir instructed AA that the numerous improve in tomato exports in 2023 is gratifying.
“The increase in tomato exports from Türkiye to $538.72 million in 2023 is a development that brings happiness in terms of the contribution to our producers, exporters and the country’s economy. The expansion of tomato markets will encourage entrepreneurs in terms of establishing new greenhouses. Increasing new investments will contribute both to employment and gains to the national economy,” he defined.
Pekdemir identified that the federal government’s assist for greenhouse tasks is clearly mirrored in export figures, expressing gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the related ministers for his or her continued assist within the new yr.
Stating that Türkiye goals to rank first in greenhouse manufacturing in Europe, Pekdemir mentioned, “The support given to the greenhouse sector makes us very satisfied. We aim to further increase our market share in tomato exports in 2024.”
“With the support provided by our government, we are progressing rapidly toward this goal. When we look at the countries and quantities to which exports are made, it is seen that we sell to both different countries when compared to previous periods and in higher amounts to existing countries,” famous Pekdemir.
“We believe that with the increased production and market share in 2024, we will move export figures higher and make a significant contribution to our country’s economy.”
Source: www.dailysabah.com