Last updated: 2026-06-30
Turkey's fresh fruit and vegetable exports started 2026 with strong momentum. According to industry sources, exports in the first quarter of 2026 grew by approximately 35% compared to the same period the previous year. Mandarin played a notable role in this growth: according to industry data, mandarin accounted for around 33% of first-quarter 2026 exports — a sign that citrus remains the industry's winter engine.
In 2025, fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached approximately 3.7 billion USD according to industry sources; the industry's target for 2026 is cited at around 4.5 billion USD. The key dynamic behind this growth is export capacity expanding much faster than production, along with a quality/branding trend reflected in rising unit prices; buyers today expect not just volume, but variety diversity, a stable supply calendar, and traceability.
Alongside citrus, tomatoes, grapes, cherries, and apples make up important parts of the export basket depending on the season; European markets in particular lean toward citrus in winter and toward vegetables and stone fruit in summer. This seasonal diversity is an advantage rooted in Turkey's geographic breadth, spanning the Mediterranean coast to eastern Anatolia.
At MC Sarıkaya Gıda, we track this industry growth trend and keep our supply network and product portfolio up to date. You can check our Seasonal Calendar page for current harvest and supply status, and our Products page for variety details.