Ekoloji Izmir

The total trade volume of organic products in Türkiye being exported is 85% and 75 – 80% of it is exporting to European continental countries. The Aegean Region provides 30 – 35% of the total organic production in Türkiye. The leading countries that produce organic cotton in the world: India, China, Kyrgyzstan and Türkiye.

We call İzmir the “Capital of Organic” because; İzmir is the first city that exports organic products in Türkiye. It was realized with the organization of two exporter companies from İzmir in 1985-1986. First local and foreign control certification companies set up their offices in İzmir. First organic non-governmental organization in the organic sector “ETO” was founded in İzmir. Aegean Exporters’ Association within Ministry of Economy has been assigned as the coordinator union related organic products. First researches and scientific studies in this field have been started in Ege University. Bazaars and boutique markets, where most of organic products are sold, are held once a week in metropolitans. Geographic proximity with Manisa, Aydın, Denizli, Muğla where organic products are produced commonly is a real opportunity for this city. Besides, İzmir is a Port City.