Edible brassicas market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Turkey experienced steady growth from 2018 to 2023, with volume expanding from 1 048 thousand tons to 1 326 thousand tons. This upward trend was supported by strengthening consumer demand for fresh and high-quality vegetables, alongside the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's continuous inspections against adulteration and counterfeit products under Law No. 5996. These food-safety measures bolstered consumer confidence and encouraged greater consumption of verified produce.

Regulatory adjustments further contributed to market expansion. In 2020, the removal of pre-approval requirements for exports of certain vegetables, such as onions and potatoes, facilitated access to foreign markets and likely incentivized production. Concurrently, the implementation of Law No. 5957, which governs wholesale markets and marketplaces, helped streamline distribution channels and resolve commercial disputes, enhancing the overall efficiency of the supply chain.

Throughout the period, persistent price increases for fresh vegetables did not curb the growth in volume, as consumer preferences for freshness and quality remained strong. Shifts in shopping behavior, noted in household purchase data, also reflected evolving patterns, with consumers seeking out diverse retail points for reliable fresh produce, sustaining market activity.

Production edible brassicas Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey ranked 12th globally in terms of edible brassicas production volume.

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Turkey's edible brassicas production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 163.0 thousand tonnes, up 2.5% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Edible brassicas production in Turkey rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 546.8 million US dollars, a 14.9% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 29.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

Exports edible brassicas to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Turkey's edible brassicas exports amounted to 12 423 tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 3.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 901 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 12 893 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 6.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 8.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's edible brassicas exports in kind were relatively evenly distributed. Iraq accounted for 16.5% of exports, Russia for 14.6%, and Germany for 13.9%, with these three countries together making up 45.0% of total export 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

Edible brassicas exports from Turkey increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 5 841 thousand US dollars, up 8.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 12.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 057 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the top buyer of edible brassicas from Turkey in value terms, accounting for 20.7% of exports, followed by Russia at 19.8% and the United Kingdom at 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 52.9% of Turkey's total export value.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend during this period. In 2020, Turkey imported 150 tonnes of edible brassicas, a sharp reduction of 93.3% from 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 248 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2017. The difference between the maximum in 2019 and the minimum in 2017 was 22-fold. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 602.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's imports of edible brassicas in kind were highly concentrated, with Iran alone accounting for 94.5% of total import 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

The import market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2020, Turkey imported approximately 14 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, reflecting a steep reduction of 93.2% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 201 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2020. The peak-to-trough ratio between 2019 and 2020 was 14.7 times. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 171.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran played a leading role in Turkey's edible brassicas imports in value terms, with a share of 89.6% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other partners.

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

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