Cereal germ market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the cereal germ market in Turkey fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 630.5 thousand tons in 2018. It dipped slightly in 2019 before rising steadily to a peak of 680.9 thousand tons in 2022, then fell to 640.0 thousand tons in 2023. The initial growth phase was influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which caused disruptions in global supply chains and led to increased imports to meet demand, while Turkey's high domestic grain production capacity provided stability. The subsequent contraction in 2023 was primarily driven by volatility in seed import and export activities, which sharply reduced cereal germ imports.

Throughout the period, the market operated within a context of high grain self-sufficiency, with Turkey meeting over 91% of its grain needs domestically. Consumer preferences consistently shifted towards whole-grain, nutritious, and natural products, supporting demand for cereal germ. Government incentives and R&D support in the seed sector, along with agricultural policies promoting sustainability, further underpinned the production environment.

In 2024, official statistics indicated a continued grain self-sufficiency rate of 91.1%, while state support for agriculture, including insurance practices and R&D, remained strong. Consumer trends favoring whole grains and products like ground flaxseed persisted, and climate change continued to affect production planning and commodity prices.

Production cereal germ Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey ranked 8th globally in terms of cereal germ production volume.

Top producers of cereal germ, 2017-2020

World map of production of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Turkey's cereal germ production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 537.6 K t of cereal germ, marking a slight decrease of 1.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 0.7%. The peak production volume was reached in 2018, with 552.7 K t.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Turkey's cereal germ production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 596.1 M $ US, representing a 7.5% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 9.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, at 541.4 M $ US, with the largest decline that year at 0.9%.

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

Exports cereal germ to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

Turkey's cereal germ exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 141 t, down by 40.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 69.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -32.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Germany consistently held the leading positions in Turkey's cereal germ export structure by volume. Jordan accounted for 49.1% of exports in kind, Saudi Arabia for 9.6%, and Germany for 8.7%, together making up 67.5% of total 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

Turkey's cross-border shipments of cereal germ declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 157 K $ US of cereal germ, which is 35.6% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 66.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -30.3%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Jordan, Germany, and Saudi Arabia remained the main destinations for Turkey's cereal germ exports by value. Jordan accounted for 48.7% of exports in value terms, Germany for 7.9%, and Saudi Arabia for 7.8%, together comprising 64.4% 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 cereal germ in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

Turkey's cereal germ imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 97 283 t of cereal germ, showing a 24.1% rise over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 3.8%, with a CAGR of 1.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018, at 78 083 t, with the largest decline that year at 16.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Russia, and Austria remained the main sources for Turkey's cereal germ imports by volume. Bulgaria accounted for 35.6% of imports in kind, Russia for 28.3%, and Austria for 15.5%, together representing 79.4% of total 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

After a two-year decline, Turkey's cereal germ import volumes increased. In 2020, imports stood at 39 580 K $ US, representing a 38.4% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, at 28 593 K $ US, with the largest decline in 2018 at 25.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Russia, and Austria were the largest suppliers of cereal germ to Turkey by value. Bulgaria accounted for 35.5% of imports in value terms, Russia for 28.9%, and Austria for 16.0%, together forming 80.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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