Hazelnut; It is a very good source of energy, gives strength and energy to the body, and relieves body and mind fatigue. Hazelnut is very beneficial for cardiovascular health. It lowers cholesterol and helps regulate heart rhythm. Eating hazelnuts every day regularly is very effective in reducing the risk of heart attack. It is good for anemia, supports body and bone development. It is very beneficial for pregnant women to eat hazelnuts both for themselves and for their children to be born. Increases sexual power, good for varicose veins. Hazelnut is also beneficial for colds and lung diseases. Also, it is known to beautify the skin. The most important feature is that it is very good for anemia.
Hazelnut Trade in Turkey
Turkey has exported an average of 200 thousand tons of hazelnut kernels, equivalent to 400,000 tons of in-shell hazelnuts, in the last 30 years. In recent years, this amount has increased due to the increase in hazelnut production. In the 2010-11 season, 263 thousand tons of hazelnuts were exported, corresponding to 527 thousand tons of in-shell hazelnuts.
Our exports for the 2011-2012 season are according to country groups: 74%, EU countries, 10% other European countries, 9.5% overseas countries, 6% other countries. Export by country: 21% Germany, 17% Italy, 14% France, 4% Poland and 4% Canada.
Turkey exports hazelnuts as 58% hazelnut kernels, 17% processed whole hazelnuts, and 25% further processed hazelnuts.
According to the Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Turkey; Hazelnut exports constitute 15-20% of agricultural exports and 2% of general exports. 380 thousand families produce hazelnuts on an area of 700 thousand hectares, providing a livelihood for 3 million people.
In the 2012/13 season, exports equivalent to 600 thousand tons of shelled hazelnuts were made and a revenue of 1.8 billion dollars, which is a record in the history of the Republic, was achieved.
Industrial Hazelnut Products
Natural Hazelnut Kernels
Roasted Hazelnuts
Blanched Hazelnut Kernels
Chopped Hazelnut Kernels
Hazelnut Flour
As Akbaysan Makine manufacturing industry, we offer technological products in the production and development of food processing machines by complying with quality standards.