Türkiye's coffee exports reach nearly $58M
Türkiye exported 8,652 tons of coffee to 146 countries, generating a revenue of $57.49 million
In 2023, Türkiye exported 8,652 tons of coffee, generating $57.49 million in revenue. This represents a significant jump from $19.27 million earned in 2019.
According to information compiled from Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) data, the country's coffee exports have increased approximately threefold in the last five years.
In 2023, Syria emerged as the top buyer, importing $10.47 million worth of Turkish coffee. Belarus and Russia followed closely behind with purchases of $8.53 million and $6.58 million, respectively. The United States, Netherlands, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom also ranked among the leading importers. This highlights the growing global appeal of Turkish coffee, now enjoyed in a staggering 146 countries.
Despite the export growth, Türkiye still relies on imports to meet its domestic coffee needs. In 2023, coffee imports reached $465 million, with Brazil being the primary source at $285 million.
Machine and serving material for Turkish coffee
Osman Serim, vice president of the Turkish Coffee Culture and Research Association, told the Anadolu Agency correspondent that Türkiye has made serious progress in preparing and presenting coffee.
Although Türkiye isn't a major coffee producer, Serim pointed out that several factors contribute to the global popularity of Turkish coffee. These include the production and export of cezve coffee makers, branded Turkish coffees, and porcelain and glass servingware.
Serim pointed out that Italy, a country that stands out in terms of added value and turnover, even though it does not cultivate coffee, could be an excellent example for Türkiye.
"As in Italy, it is important to develop and promote appliances and other equipment for making and serving Turkish coffee. This would help Türkiye stand out as a value-added coffee brand and create coffee shop chains worldwide," he said.
Emphasizing that both the state and the private sector should promote Turkish coffee to an advanced level, Serim added that he believes that Turkish coffee will become more popular worldwide in the coming years.
Source: AA
