Economic aspects of fresh apricot production in Turkey

Apricot production is one of most important activity in total world fruit production. It is important source for increase farmers profit in agricultural economy conditions of Turkey. Located at quite suitable conditions in terms of plant production considering its climate and field conditions. Turkey has ranked first in the world with 811,609 tons of apricot production in 2013 by 16.69% Main purpose of this study is to analyze the economic aspects of fresh apricot production between 2004 and 2013 in Turkey and to offer solutions for the encountered problems. Statistical data for 2004-2013, used in the study have been obtained from FAO and TurkStat, The Turkish Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Animal Husbandry. Data obtained have been shown in the tables and graphs issued by the use of percentage and index calculations.