Fresh grapes market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The Turkish fresh grapes market volume grew from 3.8 million tons in 2018 to 4.0 million tons in 2020. This expansion was supported by the government-backed TARSIM crop insurance scheme, which covered up to 67% of premiums and reduced production risks for growers. Additionally, the industry's continued use of grapes as raw material for processed products like juice, wine, and vinegar helped sustain overall demand.

Market volume dropped sharply to 3.4 million tons in 2021 as post-pandemic trade missions to the Netherlands and Belgium accelerated fresh grape exports, reducing domestic availability. A rebound to 3.9 million tons followed in 2022 after the President announced guaranteed purchase prices for seedless grapes, encouraging higher production. That year, the Ministry of Agriculture also tightened pesticide residue controls to recapture packaged-product market share, improving both output and market confidence.

In 2023, the market contracted again to 3.3 million tons, closing the period with heightened volatility largely driven by shifting export strategies and state-led price interventions.

Production fresh grapes Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Turkey was among the world's leading producers of fresh grapes from 2017 to 2020, ranking sixth globally by production volume.

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Fresh grape production in Turkey increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Turkey produced 4,209 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes, marking a slight year-on-year gain of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3,933 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 4.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Fresh grape production in Turkey rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 3,130 million US dollars, showing a limited gain of 4.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2,639 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.7%. Conversely, 2019 recorded the largest increase of 13.4%.

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

Exports fresh grapes to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

Exported volumes of fresh grapes from Turkey increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Turkey exported 212.3 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes, reflecting a rise of 3.2% compared to 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 180.3 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 35.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus stood out as the main markets for Turkey's fresh grape exports in kind. Russia accounted for 53.4% of exports, Ukraine for 13.1%, and Belarus for 5.2%, together representing 71.7% 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, M $ US

Fresh grape exports from Turkey increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 157.9 million US dollars, up by 5.2% compared to 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 121.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 38.1%. Conversely, 2019 recorded the largest increase of 24.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Germany continued to be the main buyers of fresh grapes from Turkey in value terms. Russia accounted for 58.1% of exports, Ukraine for 9.2%, and Germany for 5.3%, jointly forming 72.5% of total exports.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

Foreign supplies of fresh grapes to Turkey declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 0.3 thousand tonnes, indicating a loss of 33.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 37.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -14.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 9.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Chile, Peru, and South Africa—together absorbed 62.1% of total imports in kind of fresh grapes to Turkey.

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 fresh grapes to Turkey amounted to 0.2 million US dollars, reflecting an intense decrease of 44.9% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 42.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 0.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 20.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile, South Africa, and Peru made the biggest contribution to Turkey's fresh grape imports in value terms. Chile accounted for 24.7% of imports, South Africa for 21.8%, and Peru for 19.6%, jointly accounting for 66.0% of total import flows.

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

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