Turkey is the world’s leading exporter of oregano, supplying over 70% of the global demand. Renowned for its potent wild oregano oil, Turkey’s mountainous regions produce the highest-quality oregano, rich in carvacrol—the compound responsible for its health benefits. But where is oregano imported from? The U.S., Germany, and Italy are top importers, relying on Turkish and Greek oregano for culinary, medicinal, and wholesale essential oil production.
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