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Turkey's citrus exports exceed $911 million in first half of 2026
Turkey exported 807,000 tons of citrus in the first half of 2026, generating $911 million in revenue. Export revenue surged by more than 75% compared to the same period last year.
Turkey generated $911,035,000 in revenue from citrus exports in the first half of 2026, according to data from the Mediterranean Exporters' Associations. In the January-June period, 807,114 tons of citrus were shipped abroad.
Exports climbed 75.6% to $911,035,000 in the first six months of the year, compared with $518,768,000 in the same period last year.
Export breakdown by product
Mandarins topped the list with $532,309,000 in exports, followed by lemons at $213,383,000, oranges at $110,430,000, and grapefruit and other citrus fruits at $54,659,000.
Top buyers
The top destinations for Turkish citrus were Iraq, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and Romania, respectively. In the first half of the year, citrus exports to Iraq totaled $357,289,000; Russia, $235,615,000; Ukraine, $47,288,000; Poland, $41,203,000; and Romania, $36,265,000.
"Our products are in demand in markets"
Kemal Kaçmaz, Deputy Chairman of the National Citrus Council, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that citrus sales hold strategic importance for Turkey's fresh fruit and vegetable exports. Noting that Turkish citrus is preferred in many foreign markets thanks to its high quality, production standards, and packaging, Kaçmaz said, "In the first half of last year, we had generated $518 million in export revenue. In the same period this year, we reached $911,035,000. This is an indicator of how popular our products are in the markets, thanks to their quality, taste, and aroma."
Kaçmaz stressed that the export results for the January-June period were encouraging despite global challenges, and reminded that the new citrus season will begin in September-October.
Kaçmaz said, "We expect production volume to increase in the new season. Flowering is going very well. If there are no extreme heat events or natural disasters, we expect another high yield this year. We are also seeing an improvement in product quality. Our country's shift to biological plant protection methods has been an important factor. We no longer face pesticide residue problems. This is one of the key factors in the development of citrus exports. We believe that the Turkish citrus sector will maintain its position in global markets and further increase its export volume thanks to the ongoing efforts."
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