15% of Turkey’s Tomato Exports and 20% of Lemon Exports Meet at Fresh Market 2025

Fresh Market 2025 is honored to host an exceptional delegation of twenty Turkish companies – recognized leaders in the export of fresh fruits and vegetables. Representing the rich agricultural diversity of the Mediterranean, Anatolian, and Aegean regions, these enterprises bring with them a wealth of expertise, innovation, and quality. Their participation is a significant opportunity for Polish and European importers to strengthen cooperation with one of the world’s most dynamic fresh produce markets.

Turkey – Europe’s Fresh Produce Giant

Turkey stands proudly as the 7th largest agricultural producer globally. In 2024, its fresh fruit and vegetable sector achieved a remarkable 3.4 billion USD in exports, confirming Turkey’s position as a driving force in international trade.

• Annual production: 60 million tons of fruits and vegetables

• 8.7% of the EU’s fresh produce imports come from Turkey

• World leader in apricots, hazelnuts, and raisins

• Four cornerstone products – tomatoes, lemons, peppers, and apples – account for 63% of exports

20 Distinguished Companies at Fresh Market 2025 – Selected Participants

This year’s Turkish delegation brings together enterprises that embody the best of the country’s fresh produce sector. From family-owned companies with generations of expertise to large export corporations with global reach, each represents excellence, reliability, and commitment to quality.

KIRMIZIDAM GIDA ORGANİK TARIM VE TURİZM TİCARET LTD. ŞTİ.

A pioneer in the organic segment, combining ecological farming traditions with cutting-edge greenhouse technology.

Highlights:

• Organic fruits: apples, pears, peaches

• Organic vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers

• International certifications: Global GAP, BIO, HACCP

• Year-round geothermal greenhouse production

AEP ANADOLU ETAP PENKON GIDA VE TARIM ÜRÜNLERİ SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.

One of Anatolia’s leading exporters, upholding Turkey’s long-standing traditions of fruit and vegetable cultivation.

Highlights:

• Citrus: lemons, oranges, mandarins (Sep–May)

• Stone fruits: apricots, peaches, plums (Jun–Aug)

• Pomegranates: fresh and juice processing (Oct–Jan)

• Export network: 25 European countries

BULDUK ULUSLARARASI NAKLİYAT GIDA MADDELERİ İTH. İHR. SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.

A company that exemplifies the integration of agricultural expertise with advanced international logistics.

Highlights:

• Tomatoes – flagship export (+43%, 60M USD)

• Peppers – wide assortment, packed in IFCO and cartons

• Onions – red and white, carefully graded

• Infrastructure: own cold storage and refrigerated fleet

SOOM GIDA İNŞAAT İÇ VE DIŞ TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.

An innovative player bridging construction and agriculture, providing both infrastructure and fresh produce.

Highlights:

• Greenhouses, cooling systems, packing lines

• Greenhouse vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers

• Technology: operating within Turkey’s vast geothermal-heated greenhouse network

• Construction services for agri-business development

Logistics Excellence

The delegation also includes companies specializing in state-of-the-art cold chain and transport solutions, ensuring that Turkish produce arrives fresh across Europe.

Highlights:

• International refrigerated transport

• Distribution hubs in key locations

• 24/7 temperature-controlled monitoring

• HACCP & IFS Logistics certifications

The Remaining 15 Companies – A Testament to Diversity

The broader delegation showcases Turkey’s remarkable agricultural breadth:

• Citrus specialists supplying lemons, oranges, and premium mandarins

• Greenhouse innovators offering year-round tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers

• Seasonal fruit growers with apricots, plums, strawberries, and pomegranates

• Trading and logistics companies delivering multimodal transport, customs services, and warehousing solutions

Delegation’s Combined Strength

• Tomatoes: 15% of Turkey’s exports, 150,000 tons annually

• Lemons: 20% of national citrus exports, Sep–May season

• Peppers: 80,000 tons annually, worth 25M USD

• Infrastructure: 2,000+ hectares of greenhouses, 50,000 tons of cold storage, 200 refrigerated trucks, 100% with international certifications

Fresh Market 2025 – A Platform for Strategic Partnerships

By bringing together this extraordinary delegation, Fresh Market 2025 offers a unique chance for buyers to engage with Turkey’s most respected exporters.

Delegation offers:

• Full spectrum of products – organic & conventional

• Year-round supply capability

• Integrated services: production, packing, logistics

• Flexibility in volume and delivery

Key opportunities for B2B talks:

• Long-term seasonal contracts

• Private label partnerships with retail chains

• Organic and premium product cooperation

• Supply chain efficiency and cost reduction

• Joint infrastructure development

Business potential:

• Combined turnover: 150M USD

• Markets: 45 countries across 4 continents

• Capacity: 400,000 tons annually

• Flexible supply: from 1 ton to 1,000 tons weekly

✨ The Turkish delegation at Fresh Market 2025 is not only the largest group from a single country in the history of the event, but also a powerful symbol of professionalism, dedication, and innovation. From niche organic producers to global-scale corporations, these companies represent the very best of Turkey’s fresh produce sector – and they are ready to build lasting partnerships with European buyers.

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