197 thousand tons of pickles exported from Türkiye to 121 countries

According to the information compiled from the Aegean Exporters' Association data, 197 thousand 692 tons of pickles were exported from Türkiye to 121 countries in the 9 months of the year.

Export revenue, which was 300 million 973 thousand dollars in the same period last year, reached 301 million 675 thousand dollars this year.

The highest income was obtained from pickled peppers with 129 million 551 thousand dollars. This product was followed by cucumber and gherkin pickles with 129 million 87 thousand dollars.

These two products accounted for approximately 86 percent of total pickle exports.

Germany ranked first in pickle exports with 56 million dollars. This country was followed by the USA with 32 million 724 thousand dollars, the Netherlands with 29 million 118 thousand dollars, the United Kingdom with 27 million 379 thousand dollars and Spain with 13 million 95 thousand dollars.

There was also an increase in exports to Russia, France and Bulgaria.

Chairman of the Turkish Fruit and Vegetable Products Exporters' Association Sector Board, Hayrettin Ucak, said that the delicious and high-quality vegetables grown in Anatolian lands are transformed into various products and contribute to the country's economy.

Stating that pickles are a product that brings foreign currency to the country through exports and adds value to agricultural production, Yumurta said, "Our country's pickle exports are increasing every year. Pickle exports worth 301 million 675 thousand dollars were achieved in the 9 months of this year. Our goal is to strengthen our position in existing markets and make room for Turkish pickles in new countries. For this, we attach importance to increasing product diversity, developing products suitable for different consumption habits and branded exports."

Source: TRT Haber Ekonomi RSS (Open Press / Translated Full Text)