Turkey: Stone Fruit Annual
The total cherry production forecast in Turkey in Marketing Year (MY) 2018/19 is 590,000 metric tons (MT), which is 70,000 MT more than the MY 2017/18 estimate. The peach and nectarine production forecast in Turkey for MY 2018/19 is 600,000 MT, up 18 percent compared to last year. Stone fruits exports are increasing due to abundant production and strong demand from the Russian and EU markets. This report covers cherries, peaches, and nectarines.