Turkish produce exports hit $2 billion mark in first half

Turkish exporters deliver more than 1.7 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables to foreign markets in the first half of 2026.

Turkish exporters shipped a total of 1.72 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables to dozens of countries and regions during the first half of 2026, daily Milliyet has reported.

The sector generated $2.35 billion in export revenue in the January-June period, pushing fresh fruit and vegetable exports above the $2 billion mark for the first time in a six-month period.

Export revenue increased from $1.69 billion in the first half of 2025 to $2.35 billion this year.