Türkiye’s Fresh-Fruit Exports Exceed $1 Billion After 59% Surge
Türkiye exported $1.005 billion of fresh fruit in January-July 2026, up 59% year on year and above $1 billion for the first time in the period. Germany remained the largest European market, while shipments to Spain, Poland and Italy recorded triple-digit growth.
Seven-month exports reach a record
Türkiye’s fresh-fruit exports exceeded $1 billion in the first seven months of 2026 for the first time, supported by favorable weather, higher yields and expanding demand in European markets. According to data from the Aegean Exporters’ Associations reported by Dünya, export revenue reached $1.005 billion in January-July, an increase of 59% from $631.662 million in the same period of 2025.
The country shipped 512,011 tonnes of fresh fruit to foreign markets during the period. The figures imply an average export value of about $1,963 per tonne, although the source did not provide product-level volumes or prices. Revenue also surpassed the previous January-July high of $816.817 million recorded in 2024.
Dünya linked the performance to weather and rainfall that improved yields and quality across several crops. Türkiye’s proximity to European consumers provided an additional logistical advantage for highly perishable products, reducing transit times between production areas and major destination markets.
Germany leads European demand
Germany was the largest European destination for Turkish fresh fruit. Export revenue from the market rose 80% to $113.921 million from $63.410 million a year earlier. The German market alone represented more than one-tenth of Türkiye’s total fresh-fruit export earnings during the seven-month period.
Several smaller European destinations expanded much faster. Exports to Spain increased 318%, from $1.725 million to $7.212 million. Poland purchased $37.063 million, up 295% from $9.388 million, while revenue from Italy climbed 203%, from $2.023 million to $6.133 million.
Growth was also recorded in more established markets. Shipments to the Netherlands rose 53% to $12.578 million, exports to Latvia increased 44% to $4.335 million and sales to the United Kingdom advanced 19% to $20.593 million. Together, the results show that the increase was spread across multiple European destinations rather than being driven solely by Germany.
Harvest quality supports market expansion
Cherries, peaches, nectarines and apricots were among the products contributing to higher export earnings in Europe. Hayrettin Uçak, chairman of the Türkiye Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Associations Sector Board, said the productive season benefited both growers and exporters. He also pointed to demand for Turkish agricultural products based on their quality, flavor and aroma.
The record gives producers and exporters a larger revenue base, but fresh fruit remains exposed to harvest variability, product quality and time-sensitive logistics. Sustaining the pace will depend on maintaining marketable yields and reliable access to European buyers. The sharp percentage increases in Spain, Poland and Italy came from relatively modest starting points, leaving room for further growth but also making future comparisons more demanding.
