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Malatya is among the cities that have attracted attention with its strong export performance in recent years. In the first quarter of 2022, Malatya's exports reached 110 million 690 thousand dollars. The city continues to maintain its success in exports for years. It is one of Turkey's most successful provinces in exports. The success of the city in export mostly comes from apricots.

Of course, the fame of the taste of Malatya apricots reached the world. Every year, hundreds of countries line up to buy apricots from Malatya. Apricot, which is the main production item of the city, is highly appreciated. In 2021, Malatya exported apricots to 115 countries. Exporters sent 90,203 tons of apricots to different parts of the world. With only apricot exports, 347 million 905 thousand dollars of foreign currency entered the country. However, the products that Malatya exports are not just apricots. Dried fruits, aquaculture, and animal products also have an important share in exports.

Malatya Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the city's export figures for 2022. Like, every year, the city's producers and exporters achieved great success. According to the data, exports increased by 42 percent in March compared to the same month of the previous year. As a result, exporters exported products worth 45 million 953 thousand dollars.

The first three months of the year were a symbol of success. In the first three months, exports increased by 32 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. Thus, total exports reached 110 million 690 thousand dollars. There are many different categories of products that are exported. The first of these was dried fruits. Especially the city's dried apricot is a product in high demand. Aquaculture and animal products, textiles and raw materials, and machinery and accessories followed dried fruits.

Iraq Ranks First on the List

Malatya exported the most to Iraq in March. The USA, Indonesia, Germany, China, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Israel, and Italy followed Iraq. Oğuzhan Ata Sadıkoğlu, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, evaluated the export figures. “Despite the political and economic difficulties in the world, exporters continue to offer added value to the country and the city.” 

He stated that increases in production and input costs and energy are major obstacles in front of them. However, the increase in exports raises morale. “As the Malatya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we will continue to work with determination to increase our contribution to the exports. I sincerely congratulate our exporter members, business people, and valuable employees for promising export figures."

Export to 134 Countries

The city also showed great export success in the last year. Malatya exported large volumes to all parts of the world, especially to the Middle East, Europe, and the USA. Expectations are that the success will be even better this year. The city exported to 134 countries in 2020. Unprocessed dried apricots are among the products that Malatya exports the most, with 90 million dollars. Malatya has an average export distance of 4 thousand 84 kilometers. Therefore, it became the 13th province to export the furthest in 2020.

Malatya showed an increase of 41 percent in exports in 2021 compared to the previous year. Exporters reached an export of 425 million 127 thousand dollars. For the first time in Malatya's history, exports exceeded 400 million dollars.

Also, the Turkish Exporters Assembly is working non-stop to increase the export success of the city. It is the only umbrella organization of 61 exporters' associations, 27 sectors, and 100 thousand exporters. It organizes programs to train exporters. The last of the training programs was held online for Malatya in 2021. The program encourages small and medium-sized enterprises to export. In addition, participants in the program received training on how to become an exporter. Moreover, they were able to obtain information on issues such as benefiting from export support and financing.

Greatest Contributions of Apricots to Export

İsmail Gülle, chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly, talked about the contribution of apricots to exports. “Our city has become a world brand in apricot production and export. The city alone meets 70% of the world's dried apricot needs. So much so that the Malatya apricot is a Geographical Indication for the European Union. We must protect all the blessings that Anatolia and these noble lands offer us. We must present them to the world with the brand values they deserve. In this way, we can add value to our exports.”

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Hazelnut ranks second after almond in terms of both production and consumption among hard-shelled fruits in the world. The consumption of hazelnut as a snack is limited. It is one of the basic raw materials in the food industry. It is especially used in sectors such as chocolate and confectionery.

Hazelnut is nutrient-rich in folic acid, vitamins E, K, and C, and minerals such as iron, zinc, copper, protein, fiber, and fat. They are full of antioxidants and protect the body against stress. Thus, it is very healthy for your heart and immune system. Those factors and their taste, of course, make hazelnuts one of the most favorite nuts in the world.

Hazelnuts are found in the temperate climate zone of the Northern Hemisphere in wild forms from Japan to China, Turkey, and many more. Also, Turkey, Italy, Spain, the USA, Chile, China, Iran, France, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Georgia grow cultivated varieties of hazelnuts.

The world hazelnut production was around 250 thousand tons in the 1960s. Now, it has reached approximately 1 million tons in recent years. Turkey is the leading producer of hazelnuts. Italy, Azerbaijan, and the USA follow Turkey, the first in world hazelnut production. In recent years, there has been an increase in hazelnut production in Azerbaijan and the USA.

728 thousand hectares, which is 75% of the 966 thousand hectares of hazelnut areas produced worldwide in 2018, are located in Turkey. Italy with 8%, Azerbaijan with 4%, the USA with 2%, Iran with 2%, and other countries with 8% follow Turkey. If we look at the percentages, that's a huge gap between Turkey and all the other countries.

Hazelnut Trade in the World

As in the world hazelnut production, Turkey is also the leader in the world hazelnut exports. Turkey exported 68% of the world's hazelnut in 2019. Italy with 9%, Azerbaijan with 8%, Chile with 4%, Georgia with 3%, and other countries with 8% follow Turkey. Once again, it is a huge gap between Turkey and the other countries. 

In 2020, Turkey ranked first again with 157 thousand tons. Turkey exported 61% of world hazelnut exports in the same year. Italy accounted for 10% of world hazelnut exports, while the USA accounted for 9% and Azerbaijan 7%.

In 2020, Germany ranked first in world hazelnut imports with $381M. Italy followed Germany with $290M, France with $150M, and Poland with $101M. Germany ranked first in world hazelnut imports with 28%. In line with the needs of the changing and developing food industry, countries such as China and Russia also have increased their hazelnut imports in recent years.

Turkey’s Hazelnut Exports Skyrocketed in 7 Months

In a 7-month period, Turkey reached 1 billion 474 million dollars of hazelnut exports. Exports increased by 33.6 percent based on quantity compared to the same period of the previous season.

Black Sea Hazelnut and Products Exporters' Association wrote a statement. They shared information about the amount and income of hazelnut exports between September 2021 and March 2022. According to the statement, Turkey exported 246 thousand 998 tons of hazelnuts in the last 7 months. Furthermore, Turkey achieved an income of 1 billion 474 million 722 thousand 865 dollars. Compared to the same period of the previous season, exports increased by 33.6 percent in the amount and 13 percent on an income basis.

Turkey's current export target is 340 thousand tons. With the increasing number of exports, Turkey seems to reach that number. Patience and strategic planning are the current 2 main mottos of Turkey. That's why Turkey continues to work patiently to find new markets.

Production in Turkey

The cultivation of cultivated varieties of hazelnut in Turkey was first started in the Eastern Black Sea Region. The climatic characteristics of the Black Sea Region create the ideal environment for hazelnuts.

Hazelnut grown in Turkey is divided into two qualities, Giresun and Levant. Giresun hazelnut is the most outstanding hazelnut in the world with its taste and oil content. Giresun hazelnut is grown in Giresun and Trabzon's Beşikdüzü, Vakfıkebir, Çarşıbaşı and Akçaabat districts. Levant quality hazelnuts that are grown in other provinces contain less oil than Giresun hazelnuts. Yet, they generally have a higher oil content than hazelnuts grown in other countries and are superior in taste.

If you are looking for a reliable supplier who can export top-notch quality hazelnuts from Turkey, you are looking in the right place. Turkey has many different options and places where hazelnuts are made from Giresun to Bartın. With so many hazelnut suppliers in Turkey, you are sure to find the right one for your business. With Turkish Goods, you can find a reliable supplier who can export top-quality hazelnuts from Turkey!

According to TUIK data, hazelnut planting areas were 560 thousand hectares in 2002. It reached 734 thousand hectares with an increase of 31% in 2019. Furthermore, hazelnut production was 600 thousand tons in 2002. Now, it has reached 776 thousand tons with an increase of 29% in 2019.

While the momentum Turkey gained in exports continued, the impact of Thrace on exports fascinated everyone. According to the foreign trade statistics of February 2022, 298.1 million dollars of exports and 274.3 million dollars of imports were realized in Thrace.

Temporary foreign trade data produced within the framework of the general trade system was announced. It was created in cooperation with the Turkish Statistical Institute and the Ministry of Trade. The data shows that exports increased by 25.4 percent in February 2022 compared to the same month of the previous year. With this increase, exports amounted to 20 billion 4 million dollars.

In February 2022, imports increased by 44.5 percent compared to the same month of the previous year and amounted to 27 billion 885 million dollars. A total of 298.1 million dollars of exports in Thrace left its mark on Turkey. This success of Thrace, which has the power to regulate the fluctuations in exports, also affected the export score of the whole country.

Trade Minister Mehmet Mus spoke about Turkey's export potential. "The momentum we have achieved in exports continues." Evaluating this momentum based on February, Muş continued his words as follows.

“Our exports increased by 25.4% compared to February of last year, reaching $20 billion. This is the highest February export figure of all time.”

Export Market by Province in the Thrace Region

In addition to being Turkey's export treasure, the Thrace region is also highly developed on a provincial basis. The export market is increasing its volume every year and new factories and production facilities are being established. We can list the product groups that are generally exported in the Thrace region as follows.

• cement, glass-ceramic and earthenware products,
• ferrous and non-ferrous metals,
• leather products
• electrical and electronic products
• hazelnuts and their products,
• ship equipment
• carpet, ready-to-wear and apparel,
• cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and their products,
• air conditioning industry,
• chemicals and their products,
• dried fruit and its products,
• mining products,
• machinery and its parts

Although all these product groups are products that are produced and exported in the Thrace region, let's look at the evaluations based on provinces.

Tekirdağ

Tekirdağ-based companies reached an export figure of $261.4 million in February 2022. In February, exports from this province increased by 22% compared to the previous month. As products imported from Tekirdağ in February; Automotive Industry came to the fore with chemicals and products. Electricity and electronics, ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as ready-made clothing and apparel followed. Lastly, machinery and parts, textiles, and raw materials followed. The countries that import the most products from Tekirdağ were Germany, Italy, and Romania. According to February export figures, Tekirdağ ranks 13th in Turkey.

Kırklareli

Kırklareli-based companies reached an export figure of 28.9 million dollars in February 2022. Exports from this province in February 2022 increased by 19.26% compared to January 2022. Compared to February of 2021, an increase of 40.07% was recorded. Exports from Kırklareli in the first 2 months of 2022 increased by 42.65% compared to the first 2 months of 2021.

In terms of the products exported from Kırklareli in February 2022; In food, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and their products, fresh fruits and vegetables stand out. Moreover, textiles and their raw materials, ferrous and non-ferrous metals are also included in the list. Ready-made clothing and apparel, chemicals and products, furniture, paper, and forest products follow. Finally, steel, machinery and components, and tobacco products came to the fore.

In Kırklareli, the most exports in February were made by Angola, Yemen, and Germany, respectively. According to February export figures, Kırklareli ranks 36th in Turkey.

Edirne

Edirne exported the most milled grain products, vegetables, horticultural and cultivated crops, processed vegetables, and fruits. Furthermore, products such as bakery products, fish products, metal building materials, and agricultural and forestry machinery were also exported. According to the data of TUIK Edirne Regional Directorate, Edirne exported 7.8 million dollars in February 2022.

In February, Edirne exported the most to Greece, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Bulgaria, respectively. According to February export figures, Edirne ranked 62nd in Turkey. 

Thrace's Effect on the Economic Growth

Consequently, according to Turkey's February 2022 data, Thrace has left a big mark. Thrace, which meets most of the increase in export values, has served as a valuable treasure in economic growth. If you also want to export your products but do not know what to do, you should take a look at Turkish Goods. It plans the export process from the state-of-the-art programming systems to the transportation process.

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Turkey's export data for March has been announced. In March, exports increased by 19.8 percent and reached 22.7 billion liras, breaking the historical record of the Republic. It is obvious that export develops a country. Based on this, looking at the March data, Turkey's progress was emphasized by the Minister of Trade, Mehmet Muş.

It is the highest export figure for March so far. Moreover, considering the figures in January and February, there is a record for three consecutive months. An annual increase of 7.6% is observed in the industrial production index. He stated that energy imports in Muş increased by 156 percent in March, and these figures increased by 188 percent in the January-March period. In March, the import-export coverage ratio was 73.4 percent. Strong export performance was displayed on an annual basis.

The ratio of exports to imports increased to 95 percent, excluding energy. Preliminary data point to a growth rate in the first quarter of 2022. Underlining that the support to manufacturers and companies in exports will increase, Muş said that the developments should follow.

"The Pandemic and War Affected the Supply Chain."

The negative effects of the ongoing epidemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine were also mentioned. It was stated that the negative effects were not ignored. Mehmet Muş said, "The supply chain, which is currently disrupted due to the epidemic, is hit by the war between the two countries and causes additional price increases."

Muş continued his words. "In the report published by the Fed, it is stated that the rapid increase in prices across the USA will continue.” He underlined that Turkey did not remain indifferent to all these events and that negotiations were held with both countries. During the negotiations held in Istanbul, meetings with the senior executives of both countries continued. In addition to these, he emphasized that separate discussions on economic relations and benefits were held.

One of the remarkable comments in Muş's words was the following. "We are taking the necessary initiatives regarding the increased freight of our ships due to the war. Measures are taken for the products needed by the companies. In order to ensure supply security in vegetable oils, the customs tax rates have been reset until 30 June 2022.

He added that, as the Ministry of Commerce, they are making efforts not to adversely affect the commercial and economic activities with the two countries.

The Effect of the Russia-Ukraine War on Trade

After the war, which started with Russia's attack on Ukraine, there were rumors that imports from Turkey would increase with the sanctions against Russia. It was also commented that Ukraine, as one of its closest trade partners, could increase orders from Turkey.

Although these comments were partially correct, the rate of imports from Russia drew attention rather than the increase in exports to Russia on a sectoral basis. In this context, according to the data of the Ministry of Commerce, exports to Russia decreased by 37.98 percent in March compared to the same month of the previous year and became 276.6 million dollars.

On the other hand, imports from Russia increased by 13.3% and amounted to 4 billion 112 million dollars. It is estimated that the increase in natural gas prices is effective in this increase. According to TIM data, exports to Ukraine decreased by 79.9 percent compared to the same month of the previous year and amounted to 41 million dollars.

The product groups whose exports to Ukraine increased in March were fruit and vegetable products and cement-glass-ceramic. The products whose exports to Russia increased were ferrous and non-ferrous metals, dried fruits and products, furniture and paper products, ornamental plants and tobacco.

Top Importing Countries from Turkey

According to the data of the Ministry of Commerce, the sectors that exported the most in March were automotive with 2.3 billion dollars and machinery with 2 billion dollars. Iron and steel pursued the ranking with 1.7 billion dollars. According to the TIM classification, chemistry ranked first with a level of close to 3 billion dollars. It was followed by automotive with 2.7 billion dollars and lastly, steel with 2.3 billion dollars. Turkey is increasing day by day in international shopping. It continues to be the country that many countries refer to in terms of supply. Let's take a look at the list of countries importing from Turkey in March:

1. Germany with 1.9 billion dollars,
2. The USA with 1 billion 531 million dollars,
3. England with 1 billion 276 million dollars

Finally, the share of EU and non-EU European countries in exports increased to 54 percent as of March, while the share of the EU alone increased to 44 percent.

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Shoes, one of the items we use the most, will continue to remain indispensable in our lives. Whether for comfort or elegance, we'll always buy new shoes and it creates an incredibly huge industry. Shoes are now somehow an indicator of elegance. This sector has already taken a significant place in the world, and everyone has their favorite brands.

An average of 2 pairs of shoes are used per person per year. According to the shoe types, leather is the most popular and common shoe material. Leather shoes have a share of 40 percent of the total shoe materials. Over 50 percent of these shoes are produced in Asia, thus Asia has the largest percentage in the world. The production of sneakers has increased since they are no longer used for sports purposes only, but also for daily necessities or fashion concerns. Nowadays, sneakers are used everywhere in our daily lives, even at weddings sometimes.

The number is close to 20 percent of the total shoe production. Asian countries account for 80 percent of shoe production. Work shoes have a share of only 2 percent in the total production of shoes.

Global Shoe Industry

In the shoe industry, China is the largest producer, consumer, and exporter with a share of over 50 percent. India, Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Thailand, Pakistan, and Turkey follow China in production. While China leads the way with 6,500 million pairs, India follows this country with 800 million. Brazil follows with 600 million, and Indonesia with 500 million pairs. China and the USA take the first two places in consumption. There is a big difference between them and the countries that follow them.

China's annual consumption is 2,500 million pairs, while the USA's is over 1,800 million pairs. These countries are followed by India, Japan, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, England, and Pakistan, respectively. The USA, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, England, France, and Italy take the first places in the import order. The USA ranks first with its imports of over 1,800 million pairs. While Canada and Belgium lost their first places, Poland and Russia took their place. After the USA, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, England, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, and Russia follow. The total import of these markets, excluding the USA, exceeds 3.250 million pairs.

Shoe Industry in Turkey

The footwear business is heavily reliant on Turkey's leather sector. The Turkish leather industry, which has a 500-year history, is emerging as a global leader in the leather sector. The Turkish leather industry, which plays an important role in the Turkish economy, continues to evolve daily by merging new technology with its historical roots. Leather is one of Turkey's leading export sectors. The export figure of the leather sector for 2018 was about $1.6 billion. Approximately 70% of the sector's production is carried out using semi-mechanized manufacturing techniques, with handwork accounting for the remaining 15%.

Turkish Shoe Exports Skyrocketed

Turkish shoe exports increased by 25.1 percent in the first two months compared to the same period of the previous year and amounted to 199 million dollars. The share of the leather footwear exports in the January-February period was 63.9 percent. While the export of leather and leather products was 311.3 million dollars in the first 2 months, the share of shoes in the total was 199 million dollars.

In the January-February period, Turkey exported 18.8 million dollars’ worth of footwear products to Russia. In Russia, an increase of 22.9 percent was experienced in imports. Russia received a share of 9.4 percent of Turkey's shoe exports, thus making Russia the most exported country of Turkey.

Russia was followed by Germany with 16 million dollars, Spain with 12.6 million dollars, Italy with 9.5 million dollars, and finally, Iraq with 8.8 million dollars. Libya, Poland, Romania, the United Kingdom, and France were also among the top 10 countries where Turkey exported shoes the most.

The Increase in Exports to Libya Exceeded 208%

In the January-February period, the country with the highest increase among the top 10 shoe exports of Turkey was Libya with 208.3 percent. Turkey obtained 8.62 million dollars from the sales of shoes to this country. The increase in Turkey’s exports was 156.3 percent in Poland, 70.1 percent in the United Kingdom, and 56.4 percent in Italy. The share of EU countries in Turkey's footwear exports was 40.7 percent.

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The covid-19 pandemic, which is effective all over the world, has adversely acted upon international trade. While many countries had difficulties in export and logistics, Turkey continued to increase its exports. Exporters, who entered 2022 quite prolifically, increased their exports in April by 24.6% compared to the previous year and reached 23.4 billion dollars. This figure went down in history as the month with the highest exports in Turkey's trade history.

2022 Started with High Export Figures

According to the figures announced at the conference organized by the minister of trade Mehmet Muş, and the Turkish Exporters Assembly, Turkey achieved very important export figures. Despite the problems experienced in global trade, Turkey gained momentum in 2021 and continued it in 2022. In addition to being the month with the highest exports in the republic's history, April also has the day with the highest exports. The export of 1 billion 956 million dollars made on April 29 was recorded as the most exported amount in one day.

Foreign Trade Volume Increased

Foreign trade volume increased significantly in April compared to the previous year. In April, foreign trade volume increased by 30.1% compared to the previous year and reached 52.8 billion dollars. Mehmet Muş said that the ratio of exports to imports, excluding the energy sector, was over one hundred percent. Considering that a large part of Turkey's January-April 2022 imports is made from the energy sector, an important part of foreign trade is exportation.

The Energy Crisis and the Russia-Ukraine War Have Impact on Foreign Trade

Recently, there has been an increase in energy prices all over the world with the effect of the Russia-Ukraine War. This situation, which also affected Turkey, created upward pressure on the prices of specially imported energy products. According to the World Bank data, the increase in energy prices by 591.9 percent in Europe increased the import figures of the countries. The most important reason for the increase in imports in Turkey is this price increase. Despite all these increases, Turkey's exports increased significantly compared to last year. It means that Turkey is a strong country in non-energy export items.

Turkey Takes Firm Steps to Become a Strong Supplier and Production Base

Turkey has become an important supplier country as China stopped raw material shipments and limited its trade due to the corona pandemic. It keeps world trade alive, thanks to its advanced transportation and logistics network and acting as a bridge between Asia and Europe. Turkey achieved significant success with its export level of 240.1 billion dollars in the last 12 months. Turkey, which wants to maintain this export volume in 2022, achieved significant export figures in the first four months of the year.