Posted by meb at February 20th, 2008

Turkey’s olive and olive oil production has been increased over the years as seen in the below table in parallel with the increase in number of olive trees. However due to the nature of olive, while there is a good production for one year  and the foolowing year a lower production.

Production (Tons)

Years  No. of trees         Olive               Olive

(x1000)           (Tables)           (For oil)

1997     95 730            200 000            310 000

1998     93 450            430 000          1 220 000

1999     95 500            240 000           360 000

2000     97 770            490 000          1 310 000

2001     99 000            235 000            365 000

2002     101 600          450 000          1 350 000

2003     102 750          350 000            500 000

2004     107 100          400 000          1 200 000

2005     113 180          400 000            800 000

2006        129 265               555 749              1 211 000

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