Geographically Indicated Plums Dried and Exported in Demirci

September 16, 2026 · NTV Ekonomi

Manisa Demirci's 138-year-old registered Figan-i Efendi Plum is dried using natural methods to prevent shipping losses and offered to foreign markets with a volume of 30 tons.

In Manisa's Demirci district, the geographically indicated Figan-i Efendi Plum, cultivated since 1886 and boasting a 138-year history, is revitalizing the district's economy through producers' drying initiative. This special fruit, which can spoil quickly during fresh transport, is processed using entirely natural methods without chemical additives, dipping, or pesticides. After the pits are removed by female workers, the products are dried on racks for 4 days and then offered to the market for 12 months. Producer Mustafa Kula stated that the amount of dried plum reached 30 tons this season and explained the process as follows:

The plums processed through natural methods are attracting significant interest in foreign markets thanks to laboratory analyses that certify they contain no pesticide residues. Producer Mustafa Kula stated that the sales channels have expanded due to residue analysis reports for products prepared under hygienic conditions, saying:

Sharing the district's production data, Demirci District Director of Agriculture and Forestry Faruk Şenyurt explained the ongoing planning as follows:

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