Citrus Preserves Exports Rise to $38.5 Million

October 1, 2026 · Tarım Pusulası

Turkey's citrus preserves exports surged 28% to $38.5 million in the first eight months, with the sector aiming to surpass the $50 million mark by year-end.

According to data from the Turkish Exporters' Assembly of Fruit and Vegetable Products, Turkey's citrus preserves exports recorded a 28% increase, rising from $30 million to $38.5 million. The Aegean Region, the sector's export leader, boosted its preserves exports by 68%, from $11.6 million to $18.6 million, securing a 48.5% share of the total export volume. Hayrettin Uçak, Chairman of the Sector Board of the Turkish Exporters' Assembly of Fruit and Vegetable Products, announced that fresh citrus exports across Turkey also rose by 79% to $933 million from $520 million in the January-August period of 2026. Hayrettin Uçak shared the year-end expectations with the following words:

Within the processed citrus products sector, mandarin preserves generated the highest export revenue on a product basis. According to information shared by Hayrettin Uçak, mandarin preserves exports reached $32.5 million, while grapefruit preserves contributed $2.8 million in foreign currency inflow. European countries held the largest share in foreign markets, with Germany maintaining its position as Turkey's leading export market by purchasing $24 million worth of products. Following Germany in the export ranking were the United Kingdom with $4.5 million in sales and the Netherlands with a purchase volume of $3 million.

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