The 19th century (when the island was still under Ottoman rule) marks the rapid economic development of Lesvos
followed by population increase. Economic development was based on the island’s position in the Black Sea trade
and industrial development (olive oil, soap and leather processing) on the island,11 boosted by new steam technologies.
At the end of the century, the basic exports of the island were 10,000,000 kg olive oil annually (it is about the current
production of a good year), 3,800,000 kg soap and 200,000 kg figs.while the imports were mainly cereals. The end of the 19th century marks also the generation of some big olive farms in Mytilini and Gera area
The 19th century (when the island was still under Ottoman rule) marks the rapid economic development of Lesvosfollowed by population increase. Economic development was based on the island’s position in the Black Sea tradeand industrial development (olive oil, soap and leather processing) on the island,11 boosted by new steam technologies.At the end of the century, the basic exports of the island were 10,000,000 kg olive oil annually (it is about the currentproduction of a good year), 3,800,000 kg soap and 200,000 kg figs.while the imports were mainly cereals. The end of the 19th century marks also the generation of some big olive farms in Mytilini and Gera area
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