Export market for Dried Apricots in Turkiye (11월, 2022)

Turkey is the global leader in dried apricot exports, accounting for 57% of the world's supply, and is the primary source of income for the population of Malatya. The city processes 90-95% of its fresh apricot production into dried form for export to 115 countries, generating significant foreign exchange for the country. In 2021, dried apricot exports earned Turkey $301 million from 57,127 tons. The industry employs approximately 40,000 seasonal workers during the harvest period and has a target of $500 million in income. Malatya is planning to exceed $400 million in exports for the first time at the end of the year.