In 2017, Turkey’s honey exports soared by 79 percent in quantity and 60 percent in value compared to the previous year, while the country generated around $23.9 million in revenue.<\/p>\n
According to the Eastern Black Sea Exporters Association (DK\u0130B) data, Turkey exported 6,495 tons of honey to 45 countries last year.<\/p>\n
Germany stood out as the largest market of Turkish honey, importing approximately $9.3 million worth of honey last year. It was followed by the U.S. with around $8.2 million and Saudi Arabia with around $1.4 million.<\/p>\n
The volume of honey exports also rose 79 percent over 2016.<\/p>\n
The Eastern Black Sea region exported a total of 285 tons of honey to four countries for $1.2 million with a 96 percent rise in quantity and a 78 percent rise in value compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n
Germany again ranked first as the largest importer of honey from the region, importing $599,674 worth of honey. It was followed by Saudi Arabia with $432,065, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with $90,662 and Qatar with $46,515.<\/p>\n
During an interview with Anadolu Agency (AA), DK\u0130B Chairman Ahmet Hamdi G\u00fcrdo\u011fan said honey exports from the Eastern Black Sea region and Turkey are continuously increasing.<\/p>\n
Underlining that Germany, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are major export markets, G\u00fcrdo\u011fan said tourism potential affects honey exports.<\/p>\n
“Our exports are constantly increasing and we have completed 2017 with an increase of 60 percent in exports. I believe that we will come to a better point this year as we move forward in a positive direction,” he added.<\/p>\n
Mentioning that honey is an important product in the Eastern Black Sea region, he noted that the region’s share in honey exports should be increased.<\/p>\n
G\u00fcrdo\u011fan reminded that chestnut honey is one of the most important values of the region, saying a brand should be created in this area.<\/p>\n
He concluded that everyone should do their part, adding that if a product with a high-added value and high recognition is created, honey exports will reach even higher numbers.<\/p>\n
According to 2014 data of the U.N. Food & Agriculture Organization (FAOSTAT), Turkey ranks second in the world in honey production, topped only by China.<\/p>\n
A November 2017 study of Turkish honey showed it has higher antimicrobial capabilities compared to the world famous Manuka honey of Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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