The total cherry production forecast in Turkey in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 is 900,000 metric tons (MT), which is 8 percent higher than MY 2022/23, due to favorable weather and soil conditions. As of early August 2023, cherry exports have reached 75,000 MT, and are on track to surpass the previous MY. The peach and nectarine production forecast for MY 2023/24 is 1 million metric tons (MMT), similar to MY 2022/23, due to no frost damage and sufficient rainfall. Stone fruit exports are forecast to increase in parallel with higher production in MY 2023/24.
Turkey continues to be among the top ten exporters in the world for peaches and nectarines. Bursa, Canakkale, Izmir, and Mersin are the top provinces for peach and nectarine production. Typically, they are harvested between May and early October. The marketing year for peaches and nectarines starts in April.
Forecasts are that total peach and nectarine production will be 1 MMT for MY 2023/24 due to favorable weather conditions and high fruit yields. Turkey is one of the largest exporters of stone fruit in the world, exporting more than 250,000 MT annually, with the majority going to the EU and Russia. In recent years, Turkish exporters have also been looking for opportunities for stone fruits (such as cherries) in the Far East, particularly South Korea.
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Source: fas.usda.gov