Almonds market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The Turkish almond market volume grew from 112.8 тыс. т in 2018 to 215.4 тыс. т in 2022, driven by sustained government support. Subsidies for certified saplings increased from 50 TL to 400 TL per decare over this period, directly incentivizing the expansion of almond cultivation areas. Enhanced coordination among nurseries, growers, processors, and research institutions from 2020 onward further boosted productivity and output.

Export-focused strategies, particularly targeting the Iraqi market, provided additional outlets for production, while generally robust domestic demand allowed producers to sell easily despite rising prices in 2021 and 2022. This combination of policy support and market access underpinned the steady market expansion.

In 2023, the market volume contracted by 7.5% to 199.2 тыс. т, and its value fell sharply by 24.7% to $985 million. This reversal was primarily due to continued almond price increases, which dampened consumer purchasing and reduced overall consumption, outweighing the continued ease of sales for producers.

Production almonds Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey maintained the 5th position globally in almond production volume.

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

Turkey's almond production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 159.2 thousand tonnes of almonds, showing a controlled increase of 6.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 76.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, almond production in Turkey declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 220 million US dollars, marking a decrease of 4.3% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 51.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 275 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 33.2%.

Annual dynamics of production Turkey in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports almonds to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

Almond export volumes from Turkey increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 13 807 tonnes, representing a 19.2% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 4.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 254 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 22.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq (23.7% of exports in kind), Libya (12.9% of exports in kind), and Iran (11.9% of exports in kind) were the largest buyers of almonds from Turkey, though not dominant. Together, they accounted for 48.5% of total exports in kind, with many smaller partners making up the rest.

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, M $ US

Almond exports from Turkey increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Turkey exported 105.8 million US dollars worth of almonds, up by 7.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 98.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 17.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq (26.1% of exports in value terms), Libya (16.0% of exports in value terms), and Iran (10.1% of exports in value terms) formed the main cluster of markets for Turkey's almond exports in value terms, with a combined share of 52.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports almonds in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

Almond imports into Turkey increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Turkey imported 39 116 tonnes of almonds, representing a notable uptick of 17.5% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 29.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 23 098 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 23.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 44.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the key source for almonds imported into Turkey, accounting for 74.8% of total imports in kind, while other destinations were much less significant.

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, M $ US

Foreign almond supplies to Turkey increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume was recorded at 172.5 million US dollars, marking a gradual increase of 7.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 3.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 133.2 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 20.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 20.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant supplier of almonds to Turkey, accounting for 79.6% of total imports in value terms, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

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