Malatya’s Dried Apricot Exports Top $20 Million in March
Malatya exported 2,400 tons of dried apricots in March, generating revenue of more than $20 million, underscoring the continued strength of one of the region’s most important agricultural export industries.
The figures were announced by the Malatya Chamber of Commerce and Industry and shared by the president of the Malatya Trade Exchange.
A Key Export Industry for the Region
The dried apricot sector remains a major economic pillar for Malatya, which is widely recognized as a leading production and export hub for the product in Türkiye.
March’s export performance highlights steady international demand for Malatya’s dried apricots and reinforces the product’s strategic role in the local economy, supporting trade activity and foreign currency earnings.
Trade Significance
The latest export data points to the resilience of Malatya’s agribusiness sector at a time when agricultural exports continue to be an important contributor to Türkiye’s broader trade performance.
For regional businesses and producers, the March results reflect the commercial value of dried apricots as a high-impact export commodity with established access to international markets.