Dried shelled beans market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled beans market in Turkey expanded from 233.5 K t in 2018 to 298.9 K t in 2020. This growth was supported by increased backing for local producers through cooperatives and local markets, making beans more affordable. Consumer preferences shifted towards quick-cooking native varieties like Dermason and İspir. In 2020, major companies ramped up production of these varieties, focusing on branding and quality, while growing health awareness due to high protein and vitamin content further boosted demand.

After peaking in 2020, market volume dropped to 259.0 K t in 2021, partly due to exchange rate fluctuations that made imported beans more expensive and reduced imports. Government policies, including purchase guarantees and subsidies, were implemented to support domestic production, but the overall market contracted. The market recovered to 285.2 K t in 2022 despite a decline in production, as imports rose. During this period, the Soil Products Office (TMO) set purchase prices and enacted market regulations to protect producers. By 2023, the market fell again to 254.1 K t amid rising prices for local beans and the ongoing impact of exchange rates on imports.

State interventions continued to shape the market, with an export ban imposed in 2024 to increase domestic supply and price control measures to stabilize the market. Low production efficiency contributed to price increases, creating economic pressure on both producers and consumers.

Production dried shelled beans Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Turkey was among the world's leading producers of dried shelled beans from 2017 to 2020, ranking 28th globally by production volume.

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

Turkey's dried shelled beans production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 279.5 K t, marking a substantial 24.2% improvement compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 17%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 220.0 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 7.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After a two-year decline, dried shelled beans production in Turkey rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 322.4 M $ US, reflecting a sharp 46.9% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The minimum value occurred in 2019 at 219.4 M $ US, while the largest decline of 12.7% was recorded in 2018.

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

Exports dried shelled beans to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year increase, Turkey's dried shelled beans export volume declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 101.4 K t, representing an 18.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 31.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.6%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 124.4 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 56.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq (39.6% of exports in kind), Yemen (13.9% of exports in kind), and Syria (8.3% of exports in kind) formed the main cluster of markets for Turkey's dried shelled beans exports, together accounting for 61.8% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Turkey's exported dried shelled beans volumes totaled 117.0 M $ US, marking a moderate 3.6% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 42.2%, with a CAGR of 12.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 80.2 M $ US, while the maximum value occurred in 2019 at 121.3 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 51.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq (39.6% of exports in value terms), Yemen (12.1% of exports in value terms), and Syria (7.7% of exports in value terms) were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of Turkey's dried shelled beans exports, jointly representing 59.4% 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 dried shelled beans in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Turkey's dried shelled beans imports amounted to 120.8 K t, which is 22.1% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 16.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 92.7 K t, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 155.0 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 67.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Argentina (27.6% of imports in kind), Kyrgyzstan (18.7% of imports in kind), and Ethiopia (13.4% of imports in kind) formed the core group of markets for Turkey's dried shelled beans imports, together accounting for 59.7% 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, M $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of dried shelled beans to Turkey reached 125.7 M $ US, representing a solid 11.4% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 14.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 85.6 M $ US, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 141.9 M $ US. The largest decline of 22.3% was recorded in 2018, and the largest increase of 65.9% was recorded in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Argentina (31.4% of imports in value terms), Kyrgyzstan (18.4% of imports in value terms), and Ethiopia (10.0% of imports in value terms) played the leading roles in Turkey's dried shelled beans imports, jointly taking 59.8% 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