Dried prunes market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Turkish dried prune market volume grew from 5 692 t to 8 672 t. This expansion was primarily driven by a sustained shift in consumer preferences toward healthy snacks and natural products, with dried prunes increasingly valued for their vitamin and mineral content. Production practices also evolved, marked by a rise in pitted prune output and greater emphasis on hygiene and quality standards.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reinforced demand for health-supporting foods, contributing to market growth despite ongoing economic uncertainty and exchange rate fluctuations. By 2022, the market volume stabilized at 8 722 t, as cost pressures from the economic crisis and currency appreciation influenced the sector.

In 2023, domestic consumption of dried prunes decreased to 7 833 t, representing a correction after several years of expansion.

Production dried prunes Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey ranked 12th globally in dried prune production volume.

Top producers of dried prunes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried prunes, 2017-2020

Turkey's dried prune production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4 568 tonnes, marking a slight rise of 2.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest production was recorded in 2018 at 3 714 tonnes, which represented a decline of 6.9% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with production jumping by 19.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Turkey's dried prune production value rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 15 973 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.7% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 12.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 745 thousand US dollars, which marked a 17.0% decline. The largest increase was in 2019, with a 32.4% rise in value.

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

Exports dried prunes to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 614 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 1 230 tonnes, representing a two-fold swing. In 2020, Turkey exported 928 tonnes of dried prunes, a 24.5% drop compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with exports surging by 100.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (31.1% of exports in kind), the United Kingdom (20.9%), and the Netherlands (9.0%) formed the core of Turkey's dried prune exports, together accounting for 60.9% 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

Export values exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The minimum was recorded in 2018 at 1 943 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 4 311 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.2-fold variation. In 2020, dried prune exports from Turkey were valued at 3 247 thousand US dollars, down by 24.7% year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 121.9% rise.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany (29.5% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (21.3%), and the Netherlands (9.5%) together absorbed 60.3% of Turkey's total dried prune export value, making them the main destinations.

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

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

Imports dried prunes in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed an unstable trend during the timeframe. The low point was in 2017, while the high was in 2019 at 4 421 tonnes, resulting in a 1.8-fold fluctuation. In 2020, Turkey imported 4 128 tonnes of dried prunes, a limited drop of 6.6% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with imports rising by 70.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Uzbekistan (39.2% of imports in kind), France (19.0%), and Chile (17.3%) formed the key group of partners for Turkey's dried prune imports, jointly representing 75.4% 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

In 2020, Turkey imported dried prunes valued at 3 247 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp advance of 57.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 79.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 21.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 9.9% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France (38.5% of imports in value terms), Chile (28.5%), and Serbia (13.6%) were the largest suppliers of dried prunes to Turkey, together forming 80.6% 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