Agriculture sector in Turkey – Import and export of agricultural products from Turkey
Turkey has been one of the fastest growing for several decades despite the recent slowdown and economic crisis. Moreover, Turkey is one of the global leaders in production of agricultural and food products. Agriculture became one of the most important sectors, which provided not only food security, but also a significant amount of revenues from exports. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about the agriculture sector in Turkey and exports of Turkish agricultural products.
Table of contents:
- An introduction.
- Factors make Turkey a leader in agricultural production in the world.
- Exports of Turkish agricultural products.
An introduction:
Agriculture in Turkey is one of the most important sectors of the national economy. Turkey is a regional hub for the production, processing and export of agricultural products to large European and Middle Eastern markets.
Factors make Turkey a leader in agricultural production in the world:
- Turkey’s agricultural resources include land, water and climate conducive to farming.
- Moreover, Turkey has the advantage of a strategic location straddling Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
- Furthermore, Turkey’s young and growing population provides opportunities for market growth and new product introductions.
- In addition, about 64 per cent of the rural population is aged under 50, despite a growing trend of rural outmigration.
- The diversity of options and the quality of agricultural products in Turkey.
- Great support and many services provided by the Turkish government for agricultural investment.
Exports of Turkish agricultural products:
Despite the region’s political and economic conditions in the past few years, Turkey’s exports of agricultural products reached more than 200 countries in 2022. Moreover, it exported 1,980 agricultural products, with a revenue of 20 billion dollars.
Furthermore, Turkey ranks first in the world in the production and export of some agricultural products, such as hazelnuts, as it produces about 69% of the global production, at 1.1 million tons. It also produces 26% of the total global production of cherries, at 2.5 million tons, in addition to figs and apricots.
Besides, Turkey ranks second in the production of watermelons, melons, chickpeas and cucumbers.
It also ranks third in the production and export of apples and tangerines. And it ranks fourth in the export of pistachios, walnuts, chestnuts and lentils.
In addition, Turkey ranks first in the world in the export of wheat flour.. Second in the export of pasta.. Fourth in the production and export of vegetables, and fifth in the production and export of fruits.
The value of Turkish exports of agricultural products in the first months of this year reached about 13.5 billion dollars, setting a record in Turkey’s history, registering a growth of 22%. Thus, agricultural exports constitute 13% of the total Turkish exports.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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