Malatya Apricot Export Figures Announced
Export data for Malatya apricots, which are among the products registered in the European Union, covering the period August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024, have been announced. According to the data of the Malatya Commodity Exchange, Malatya apricots were sold to 115 different countries last season and a total of 398 million 809 thousand dollars of income was obtained from these sales.
The country with the most exports last season was the USA with 10,960 tons. This country was followed by France with 5,879 tons, Germany with 4,626 tons, Australia with 3,606 tons and the United Kingdom with 3,544 tons.
Top 10 Countries with the Most Exports
| Country | Quantity (Tonnes) | Income (Dollar) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 10,960 | 68,720,000 |
| France | 5,879 | 37,404,000 |
| Germany | 4,626 | 31,907,000 |
| Australia | 3,606 | 21,460,000 |
| United Kingdom | 3,544 | 18,756,000 |
| Brazil | 2,780 | 16,717,000 |
| Russia | 3,066 | 16,627,000 |
| Holland | 2,396 | 14,897,000 |
| Canada | 2,103 | 13,532,000 |
| Spain | 1,474 | 10,410,000 |
Ramazan Özcan, Chairman of Malatya Commodity Exchange, stated that there was a slight decrease in exports compared to the previous season due to the economic developments and global crises experienced worldwide. However, he underlined that despite this, they maintained the number of countries by exporting to 115 countries.
“We have no rivals in quality”
Özcan made the following statements while evaluating last season’s export figures:
“The previous year, we had exported 80 thousand tons and earned 434 million dollars. Last season, we exported 66 thousand 832 tons and earned 398 million 809 thousand dollars. We have experienced market losses especially in countries close to the Central Asian region, especially China and Russia. The fact that product prices in Central Asia have increased competition in these regions. However, in terms of quality, Turkish and Malatya apricots still maintain the highest standards worldwide. countries.
We have no rivals in quality, but when we consider production costs, we see that we are faced with countries that we have to compete with in some regions. While we are trying to protect our export prices, we also need to protect our markets. This year, we have to realize 100 thousand tons of exports in line with our target. “We will make an intensive effort to reach our targeted 750 million dollars in revenue.”
