Carob Demand in the Middle East and Gulf Countries
Carob is not a foreign product to the Middle East; the natural distribution area of the tree also includes Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt. The most visible face of demand in the region is the carob drink called "kharoub", which comes to iftar tables during Ramadan, and Lebanon's deep-rooted carob molasses tradition.
Read MoreThe Future of the Carob Industry
For many years, carob was seen as a product collected from wild trees and most of it was sold as feed or raw material. Today, the increasing interest in natural products, the search for drought-resistant species and new processing technologies make carob a sector that is being re-evaluated.
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Carob Export to the European Union and Legislation
The European Union is both a large consumption market for carob and carob products and one of the regions with the most detailed food safety rules. An exporter sending carob fruit, cracks, powder, seeds or extracts to the EU; It should evaluate the contaminant and pesticide residue limits, official control system and labeling rules together.
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Carob Sector in Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal are the two largest producers of carob in Europe and most likely in the world. In both countries, production is concentrated in certain coastal areas; the flesh of the fruit and especially the carob gum obtained from the seed is exported to the world through a developed processing industry.
Read MoreTurkey's Carob Exports
Turkey, as a country that produces around 25 thousand tons of carob per year, is also involved in the foreign trade of this product. According to a report based on Trade Map data, Turkey ranked fifth in the world with carob exports of approximately 4.0 million dollars in 2022; Algeria was the largest buyer of exports.
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