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Türkiye’s fresh vegetable export revenue rises 10% to $822.7 million
Türkiye earned $822.7 million from fresh vegetable exports between January and September, 10% more than in the same period last year.
It exported 651,087 tons of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini and other vegetables.
Tomatoes brought in the most revenue, at $304.16 million, followed by peppers at $275.48 million.
Together, those two vegetables made up about 70% of export revenue.
Romania was the biggest market, buying about $147 million worth of vegetables, followed by Germany and Russia.
The increase came despite changing conditions during the growing season.
An industry representative said nearby markets matter and that exporters need to meet European buyers’ preferences and deliver products on time.
The figures cover the first nine months of the year; no further steps were specified.
Türkiye earned $822.68 million from fresh vegetable exports between January and September, a 10% increase from the same period a year earlier.
The country exported 651,087 tons of fresh vegetables during the nine-month period.
Tomatoes brought in $304.16 million and peppers $275.48 million, together accounting for about 70% of revenue.
Romania was the largest market, buying about $147 million worth of Turkish fresh vegetables.
Hayrettin Uçak, a sector board chair, said the increase in export revenue was viewed positively.
- Who
- Türkiye’s fresh vegetable exporters.
- What
- Export revenue reached $822.68 million, up 10% year on year.
- When
- January through September; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Türkiye and international markets, led by Romania, Germany and Russia.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Our exports increased by 10% over the previous year during the first nine months, and this success in exports makes us happy.
Neighboring and nearby markets are important for our vegetable exports. We need to closely monitor consumer expectations and shopping habits in the European market.
Being able to supply buyers with the products they want, in suitable packaging and on time, plays a decisive role in commercial relationships.
In this respect, we consider the growth in exports to Romania and Germany particularly important.
Türkiye earned about $749.15 million from fresh vegetable exports.
Fresh vegetable export revenue reached $822.68 million, up 10% from the same period a year earlier.
Daily Sabah published a report on the export figures.
- Export revenue
- $822.68 million
- Export volume
- 651,087 tons
- Tomato revenue
- $304.16 million
- Pepper revenue
- $275.48 million
- Largest market
- Romania, approximately $147 million
- Year-on-year change
- Up 10%
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