Alliaceous vegetables market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Turkey expanded from 2 248 thousand tons in 2018 to 2 494 thousand tons in 2019, driven by rapid urbanization, rising income levels, and improvements in distribution networks. Government support for organic farming and growing consumer health awareness further stimulated production and consumption. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in supply chains, which, despite increased demand for fresh vegetables due to health concerns, led to a slight contraction of the market to 2 459 thousand tons.

The market recovered to 2 600 thousand tons in 2021 as the home-cooking trend spurred by the pandemic boosted demand for fresh and organic vegetables, and new players entered the market. However, in 2022, sharp price increases for fresh vegetables—exacerbated by high energy costs and logistical challenges—reduced the market size to 2 497 thousand tons, even though consumer preferences for health and sustainability remained strong.

In 2023, the market volume rebounded significantly, reaching 2 797 thousand tons, marking a 12% growth from the previous year.

Production alliaceous vegetables Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Turkey ranked 5th globally in alliaceous vegetable production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Turkey's alliaceous vegetable production grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 663 K t, marking a 2.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production volume was in 2018 at 2 352 K t, which saw the largest decline of 7.7%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the largest increase of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of production Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 105.5 K t, while the highest was in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.4 times. In 2020, Turkey exported 226.5 K t of alliaceous vegetables, down 5.8% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 58.5%, whereas 2019 saw the largest increase of 127.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's alliaceous vegetable exports were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Iraq accounted for 26.7% of exports, Russia for 12.0%, and the United Arab Emirates for 9.7%, together making up 48.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was in 2018 at 18 932 K $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 58 884 K $ US, showing a swing of 3.1 times. In 2020, Turkey exported 57 561 K $ US of alliaceous vegetables, a 2.2% decrease from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 57.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 211.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Russia contributed 16.6% of export value, Iraq 13.2%, and Bangladesh 10.7%, together accounting for 40.5% of total flows, with the remaining 59.5% spread among other partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 135.2 K t, while the lowest was in 2017, creating a peak-to-trough amplitude of 238 times. In 2020, Turkey imported 22.2 K t of alliaceous vegetables, a sharp drop of 83.6% from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 11,105.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout 2017-2020, Egypt, Uzbekistan, and China were the leading sources for Turkey's alliaceous vegetable imports. Egypt accounted for 39.8% of imports, Uzbekistan for 29.2%, and China for 12.2%, together representing 81.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. The lowest import value was in 2018 at 742 K $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 41 114 K $ US, with a 55-fold gap. In 2020, Turkey's imports of alliaceous vegetables reached 21 639 K $ US, down 47.4% from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 48.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 5,443.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, Egypt, and Uzbekistan were key partners in Turkey's alliaceous vegetable imports by value. China accounted for 34.4% of import value, Egypt for 33.6%, and Uzbekistan for 13.7%, together making up 81.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2017-2020