Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for frozen vegetables in Turkey grew rapidly from 35.4 thousand tons to 62.7 thousand tons. This expansion was primarily fueled by the industry's strategic pivot towards the domestic market, moving beyond its traditional focus on exports and food service. New entrants introduced innovative products, while changing consumer habits—such as the increasing number of working women and single-person households—boosted demand for convenient options. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated this trend, as consumers stocked up on frozen goods due to their long shelf life and ease of preparation, supported by the rise of digital shopping platforms.

After a temporary contraction to 47.4 thousand tons in 2021, the market recovered strongly, reaching 56.7 thousand tons in 2022 and peaking at 67.8 thousand tons in 2023. The post-pandemic growth in 2022 was driven by major retail chains like Şok, BİM, and Migros rapidly expanding their frozen product assortments, making these items more accessible. Simultaneously, the spread of at-home fast-food culture and economic factors increased demand for ready-to-eat frozen meals among time-pressed urban consumers. By 2023, sustained consumer preference for convenient, long-lasting food options supported market volume despite a slight dip in domestic production.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey ranked 10th globally in the production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize.

Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

Turkey's production of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 104.7 thousand tonnes, marking an 18.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 49.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 14.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Turkey's production value for frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, saw a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 155.1 million US dollars, unchanged from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 28.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 155.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 16.3%.

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

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Turkey exported 44 296 tonnes of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, representing a 15.8% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 26.2%, with an average annual rate of 8.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 45 020 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 28.2%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 15.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's exports in volume were spread across numerous partner countries. Germany accounted for 18.4% of exports, the United States for 15.9%, and the United Kingdom for 14.5%, together making up 48.7% 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

Turkey's export value for frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 65 620 thousand US dollars, down 2.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 8.8%, with an average annual growth of 2.8%. The peak was in 2018 at 77 229 thousand US dollars, which also had the largest annual increase of 28.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 12.5%.

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

The partner structure for export value from 2017 to 2020 remained diverse, with no single country dominating. The United States held 16.7% of export value, Germany 13.7%, and the United Kingdom 13.6%, collectively accounting for 44.0% 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 frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Turkey's imports of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, totaled 2 296 tonnes, a sharp 33.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 12.4%, with an average annual decline of 4.3%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 3 444 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 43.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Turkey's imports in volume were Egypt, with 49.0% of imports, Belgium at 18.3%, and China at 14.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 81.9% 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

Turkey imported 3 070 thousand US dollars worth of frozen vegetables, excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize, in 2020, a 31.8% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 30.9%, with an average annual decline of 11.6%. The peak value was in 2019 at 4 504 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 16.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt remained the top supplier to Turkey in value terms, accounting for 48.1% of imports, followed by Belgium at 15.5% and China at 13.7%. These three countries together made up 77.4% of total import value.

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

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