Turkey’s agricultural sector Tigris and Euphrates rivers, home to reflect the richness of ancient Mesopotamia today. Turkey, favorable geographical conditions and climate, with an abundance of large agricultural land and water resources for agriculture and food sector is considered as one of the world’s leading countries.
Turkey, which employs about 20% of the working population in the country in 2018 and has a strong agricultural and food industry make up 5.8% of the country’s GDP. The financial contribution of the sector to GDP was USD 42.5 billion in 2018.

The strengths of the sector include the country’s young population, market size, dynamic economy, strong tourism income and favorable climatic conditions.

Turkey, the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural 7. Although the dry figs, nuts, raisins and dried apricots is a world leader in the production. The country is also among the world’s leading honey producers. Turkey, carrying 22.1 million tons of milk and dairy products, milk production in 2018 has become a leader in the production. The country produced 34.4 million tons of cereals, 30 million tons of vegetables, 22.2 million tons of fruit, 2.1 million tons of white meat and 1.1 million tons of red meat in the same year. In addition, while the total number of 11,500 plant species in Europe, it is estimated that Turkey hosted a total of 11,000 plant species.

Said production volumes, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EMENA) as one of the largest exporters of agricultural products in Turkey is to ensure the protection of the clear positive trade balance. Global, Turkey and exported 1,800 kinds of agricultural products in more than 190 countries in 2018 has achieved export revenues of US $ 17.7 billion.

Turkey, fruit and vegetable processing, animal feed, livestock, poultry, dairy products, functional food, aquaculture and support products (especially cold chain distribution, greenhouses, irrigation and fertilization) offers significant investment opportunities in the sub-sector such as agriculture industry.

Turkey, aims to position it as a preferred choice for leading global players in the agricultural sector of himself before a regional base and supply center. It offers a range of incentives to potential agriculture and food investors to encourage investments in the industry.

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