Dried shelled legumes market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled legumes market in Turkey expanded from 2.46 million tons in 2018 to 2.97 million tons in 2023, with fluctuations along the way. The market's growth was initially supported by the reintroduction of state purchases through the TMO after a 24-year hiatus, coupled with ongoing subsidies for diesel, fertilizers, and certified seeds. These measures provided price stability and incentivized farmers to increase cultivation.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic heightened focus on food security and domestic production, leading to a surge in demand that pushed market volume to 2.74 million tons. A contraction followed in 2021, bringing the market down to 2.28 million tons, despite continued government backing. The market rebounded strongly in 2022, reaching 2.63 million tons, aided by sustained policy support and a growing consumer shift toward healthy eating and plant-based proteins.

By 2023, the market advanced further to 2.97 million tons, marking a 13% year-on-year increase, as favorable policy conditions and evolving consumption habits continued to shape the sector.

Production dried shelled legumes Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Turkey ranked 14th globally in dried shelled legumes production between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

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

Turkey's dried shelled legumes production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 592 K t, marking a 5.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 9.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After declining for two years, Turkey's dried shelled legumes production rebounded in value terms. In 2020, output was valued at 1 922 M $ US, a solid 16.2% rise from 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, production value fell by 10.7%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 655 M $ US, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 19.0%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Turkey exported 797.5 K t of dried shelled legumes, a robust 15.9% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 25%, translating to an average annual rate of 7.7%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.6%.

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

Analysis of Turkey's dried shelled legumes exports in volume from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diverse market distribution. Iraq accounted for 24.4% of exports, Syria for 7.6%, and Sudan for 7.1%, together making up 39.1% of total flows. The remaining 60.9% went to various other partners.

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

Following a two-year decrease, Turkey's dried shelled legumes exports surged in value. In 2020, exports reached 591.6 M $ US, a sharp 27.6% rise from the previous year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 463.5 M $ US, with the largest decline in 2018 at 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's dried shelled legumes exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Iraq represented 26.8% of exports, Syria 6.9%, and Sudan 6.6%, collectively accounting for 40.2% 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 dried shelled legumes in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Turkey's dried shelled legumes imports increased in volume. In 2020, imports totaled 943.5 K t, a sharp 31.3% gain from 2019. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 718.7 K t, with the largest drop in 2018 at 24.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada, Russia, and Kazakhstan remained Turkey's primary suppliers of dried shelled legumes by volume. Canada contributed 40.5% of imports, Russia 14.2%, and Kazakhstan 13.3%, together forming 68.1% of total imports.

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

Following a two-year decline, Turkey's dried shelled legumes imports rebounded in value. In 2020, imports amounted to 553.4 M $ US, a 42.4% year-over-year increase. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 27%, with an average annual decline of 10.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 388.7 M $ US, and the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 45.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Russia, and Argentina formed the core of Turkey's dried shelled legumes imports in value terms. Canada accounted for 34.5% of imports, Russia for 11.2%, and Argentina for 9.9%, together representing 55.6% 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