The dragon fruit grows from the flowers of the pitaya cactus and can be of various colors: white flesh with pink skin and white flesh with yellow skin are the most common. It has a sweet and mild flavor and is often eaten in salads, smoothies or directly. It also contains many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants believed to be beneficial for health.

As dragon fruit is an increasingly popular fruit, especially in tropical regions, it has export potential. It is produced and exported extensively, especially in countries in Asia and South America. Export potential can vary depending on the regions where the fruit is in demand, the quantity and quality of production.Vietnam is the world's largest supplier of dragon fruit and has the highest share in Asia, Europe and sometimes the United States. Thailand and Israel are the second and third largest suppliers in the European market. Dragon fruit can be exported fresh as well as in the form of processed products. For example, products such as dragon fruit juice, frozen dragon fruit slices or dragon fruit puree can be exported.

Dragon fruit is grown in Turkey in places that are not very high and close to the sea. It is especially possible to grow in regions such as Antalya, Adana, Mersin and Muğla, where the Mediterranean climate prevails, and the regions where it is grown have increased in recent years.

Due to its geographical location, Turkey provides logistical advantages in exports. In recent years, Turkey has diversified its transportation opportunities in rail and air transportation as well as sea and land routes. Thanks to its strong infrastructure, Turkey is able to realize exports quickly.

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