İbrahim Yılmaz

Chairman of the Board

In 2025, our ornamental plants sector achieved significant success in exports, recording a 14% growth compared to the previous year and reaching an export volume of $160 million. This historic achievement once again demonstrates the effectiveness and competitiveness of our sector in international markets, and has been an important source of motivation for our exporters.

In the January-April period of 2026, our exports of ornamental plants and products reached $71 million. The countries to which the most exports were made during this period were the Netherlands, Georgia, Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Algeria, Italy, and Poland. The most remarkable increase in exports during this period was experienced in the "live plants" product group. Live plant exports reached $44.5 million; Azerbaijan, Georgia, Germany, Iraq, and Uzbekistan were among the prominent markets.

In the cut flowers product group, exports reached $24 million; the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Poland were our main export markets in this product group.

As of today, the Turkish ornamental plant sector has reached a strong structure, exporting to over 80 countries. The increases recorded, particularly in strategic markets, clearly demonstrate the competitive advantage of our sector in the European market, especially in Germany and the Netherlands.

In recent years, our sector has undergone a significant transformation not only with its aesthetic and decorative products but also with its sustainable production approach, quality standards, and capacity to adapt to international trade. The importance given to sustainability certifications is increasing day by day in order to enhance competitiveness in global markets; the number of exporting companies with internationally valid certifications such as MPS and ETI is steadily rising. These developments increase transparency in production processes while strengthening the reliability and brand value of the Turkish ornamental plant sector.

The Turkish ornamental plant sector is strengthening its position in global markets and resolutely continuing its export-oriented growth by combining quality, sustainability, innovation, and logistical advantages.
In 2026, we aim to take our sector's export performance to even higher levels. To this end, we aim to achieve at least a 12% increase in exports throughout the year and to steadily increase our competitiveness in global markets.

In the coming period, we will continue our efforts to increase market diversification, make our export structure more balanced, and strengthen the export of value-added products. Thus, we aim to raise the share of the Turkish ornamental plant sector in global trade to even higher levels.
 
 
İbrahim YILMAZ
Chairman of the Board
Turkish Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters Association