2025 Target for Fresh Sultani Seedless Grape Exports Set at $100 Million

Sultani seedless grapes, the crown jewel of Ottoman palace tables, are counting down the days to grace dining tables worldwide. The export journey of Sultani seedless fresh grapes begins on Monday, 4 August 2025.

Following inspections conducted in model vineyards in Manisa province and its districts by the "Commission for Determining Harvest and Export Dates for Sultani Seedless Table Grape Variety and Mevlâna (Razaki Type) Table Grape Variety" established under the Ministry of Trade Aegean Customs and Foreign Trade Regional Directorate;

"Approval has been granted for harvesting Sultani seedless fresh grapes grown in Manisa, İzmir and Denizli provinces on Sunday, 3 August 2025, and for export on Monday, 4 August 2025. For Mevlâna (Razaki Type) table grape variety, harvesting is permitted on Thursday, 14 August 2025, while exports will commence on Friday, 15 August 2025."

Sultani seedless grapes strengthen immune system
Stating that Anatolia is the homeland of Sultani seedless grapes, Deputy Chairman of the Aegean Exporters Unions Coordinator and Chairman of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association Hayrettin Uçak shared that Sultani seedless fresh grapes strengthen the immune system thanks to their high vitamin C and K content, benefit skin health, and contribute positively to heart and vascular health through their vitamin K content.

Adults should consume 200 grams daily, children 100 grams of fresh grapes
Uçak, who recommended daily consumption of 200 grams for adults and 100 grams for children, stated: "Grape seed contains powerful antioxidants and is used in cosmetic products for its skin anti-aging effects. Polyphenols in grapes enhance memory and protect brain cells. They particularly improve mental performance in children. On the other hand, Sultani seedless fresh grapes are a truly accessible product. They are priced at a level that citizens at all income levels can easily afford."

Chairman Uçak, sharing that Turkey exported 35,000 tonnes of table Sultani seedless grapes in 2024 and earned 81 million dollars in foreign currency, concluded his remarks as follows: "In 2024, our total fresh table grape exports amounted to 134 million dollars. Sultani seedless grapes captured 60 percent of the total. Despite the cold and frost events experienced in March and April this year, we have a quality harvest for export. In 2025, we believe we will match and exceed last year's volume. Our target is to earn 150 million dollars total from fresh grape exports and 100 million dollars from Sultani seedless fresh grape exports for our country. I wish our producers, traders, and exporters a prosperous season."

Russia, Ukraine and Poland lead in exports
In 2024, Turkey's largest Sultani seedless fresh grape exports, valued at 33.3 million dollars, went to the Russian Federation. Ukraine ranked second with demand worth 15.7 million dollars. Poland claimed third place with Sultani seedless grape demand of 7.5 million dollars. These countries were followed by Germany with 4.8 million dollars and Romania with 4.6 million dollars. The number of countries to which Turkey exports Sultani seedless grapes reached 46.