Carob in Anamur and Mersin
Mersin is one of the most dominant provinces on Turkey's carob map, along with Antalya. According to sources based on TURKSTAT data, the province ranked second in Turkey with a production of 8,776 tons in 2022. The coastline stretching from Anamur and Bozyazı in the west to Silifke and Erdemli in the east is considered among the regions with dense carob populations.
Read MoreAlanya Carob: Traditional Product of the Region
Alanya is one of the first regions that come to mind when it comes to carob in Turkey. The region's hot and long summers, warm winters and terra rossa soils offer a suitable environment for the carob tree. This accumulation gained an official identity in 2025; The name "Alanya Carob / Alanya Carob" has been registered as a sign of origin by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.
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