Turkey banana production grew 13% in 2016
Bananas are produced in southern Turkey, in regions with favorable tropical microclimates such as Antalya (27% of total production) and Mersin (72% of total production).
Bananas were generally imported mainly from South American countries. With increased domestic production, an increase in banana consumption is observed in the domestic market, although the consumption rate remains much lower than that of the United States or European countries. A high tariff applied to import bananas supports the development of domestic production.
source: fructidor.com
