Turkey (16.7 billion kilograms) Dairy farms are relatively smaller in Turkey than in much of the rest of the world. Turkish cows' milk production has witnessed a boost within the last few years. An improvement in lactation yields and the number of cows is the major contributor to this steady rise in production. The major cows' milk production centers in Turkey are in and around İzmir, Balıkesir, Aydın, Çanakkale, Konya, Denizli, Manisa, Edirne, Tekirdag, Bursa, and Burdur. The country mainly exports milk to the European Union, though the Turkish government has taken several steps to boost the demand for cow’s milk in the domestic market as well.
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Turkey has a robust agriculture and food industry that employs almost 20 percent of the country’s working population and accounts for 6.1 percent of the country’s GDP in 2016. The sector’s financial contribution to the overall GDP increased 40 percent from 2002 to 2016, reaching USD 52.3 billion in 2016
The strengths of the industry include the size of the market in relation to the country’s young population, a dynamic private sector economy, substantial tourism income and a favorable climate.
Turkey is the world’s 7th largest agricultural producer overall, and is the world leader in the production of dried figs, hazelnuts, sultanas/raisins, and dried apricots. The country is also one of the leading honey producers in the world. Turkey boasted production of 18.5 million tons of milk in 2016[1], making it the leading milk and dairy producer in its region.
The country also saw production totals of 35.3 million tons of cereal crops, 30.3 million tons of vegetables, 18.9 million tons of fruit, 1.9 million tons of poultry, and 1.2 million tons of red meat. In addition, Turkey has an estimated total of 11,000 plant species, whereas the total number of species in Europe is 11,500.
This bountiful production allows Turkey to maintain a significantly positive trade balance thanks to its position as one of the largest exporters of agricultural products in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and North Africa (EMENA) region. Globally, Turkey exported 1,781 kinds of agricultural products to more than 190 countries in 2016, accounting for an export volume of USD 16.9 billion.
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[1] In 2013 approximately 12.2 million kilograms of milk was supplied in the Netherlands. By 2016, this had increased to roughly 14.3 million kilograms.
Countries Producing the Most Milk | RankCountryProduction (Metric Tonnes)
1United States91.3
2India60.6
3China35.7
4Brazil34.3
5Germany31.1
6Russia30.3
7France23.7
8New Zealand18.9
9Turkey16.7
10United Kingdom13.9
Olive Oil Exports by Country in 1000 MT | RankCountryExports (1000 MT)
1EU-27670.00
2Tunisia140.00
3Turkey90.00
4Argentina25.00
5Morocco20.00
Broiler Meat (Poultry) Exports by Country in 1000 MT | RankCountryExports (1000 MT)
1Brazil3,875.00
2United States3,152.00
3EU-271,300.00
4Thailand810.00
5China440.00
6Turkey425.00
7Ukraine310.00
8Argentina200.00
9Belarus155.00
10Canada135.00
Fresh Cherries, (Sweet & Sour) Exports by Country in MT | Rank Country Exports (MT)
1United States110,000.00
2Chile105,000.00
3Turkey60,000.00
4EU-2730,000.00
5Uzbekistan29,000.00
Fresh Peaches & Nectarines Exports by Country in MT | Rank Country Exports (MT)
1EU-27295,000.00
2China90,000.00
3Belarus90,000.00
4Chile85,000.00
5 Turkey 60,000.00
Fresh Table Grapes Exports by Country in MT | RankCountryExports (MT)
1Chile733,000.00
2Peru380,000.00
3United States330,000.00
4India272,000.00
5South Africa258,000.00
6China225,000.00
7Turkey220,000.00
Raisins Exports by Country in MT | RankCountryExports (MT)
1Turkey240,000.00
2Iran, Islamic Republic Of140,000.00
3United States120,000.00
4Uzbekistan72,000.00
5Chile59,000.00
Pistachios, Inshell Basis Exports by Country in MT | RankCountryExports (MT)
1United States217,559.00
2Iran, Islamic Republic Of144,300.00
3Turkey6,600.00
4EU-271,600.00
5Syrian Arab Republic500.00
Fresh Tangerines Exports by Country in 1000 MT | Rank Country Exports (1000 MT)
1Turkey700.00
2China550.00
3Morocco420.00
4EU-27250.00
5South Africa180.00
Fresh Oranges Exports by Country in 1000 MT | Rank Country Exports (1000 MT)
1Egypt1,600.00
2South Africa1,180.00
3United States520.00
4Turkey405.00
5 EU-27 295.00
Fresh Lemons Exports by Country in 1000 MT | Rank Country Exports (1000 MT)
1 Mexico 770.00
2Turkey480.00
3South Africa310.00
4Argentina250.00
5 United States 105.00
Fresh Grapefruit Exports by Country in 1000 MT | Rank Country Exports (1000 MT)
1 South Africa 250.00
2Turkey205.00
3China200.00
4Israel63.00
5 United States 60.00
Cottonseed Meal Exports by Country in 1000 MT | Rank Country Exports (1000 MT)
1United States109.00
2India50.00
3Turkey40.00
4Argentina40.00
5Kazakhstan25.00