Dried Apricot

Turkey ranks first in the world in both fresh and dried apricot production. In particular, it alone accounts for about 68% of the world’s total dried apricot production. Apricots are primarily grown in Malatya, but also in regions such as Elazığ, Erzincan, and Iğdır. A significant portion of the harvest is dried and exported, while the rest is mostly consumed fresh, with some also used in industrial food production. Malatya, Turkey’s most important apricot-producing region, is also the global leader in dried apricot exports. With a 74% share, Turkey holds the number one position worldwide in dried apricot exports.