Grapes market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The Turkish grape market grew from 3,478 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 3,768 thousand tonnes in 2020. This growth was driven by state support for viticulture through local institutions and cooperatives such as TARİŞ, which stabilized the dried grape market. Municipal initiatives, like the Isparta Municipality's restoration and discount days at the Historic Grape Market, boosted local consumption. The expansion of vineyard areas and increase in sapling numbers in 2019 directly increased production. The development of the fruit juice industry also raised demand. In 2020, despite logistical challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthy eating trend supported grape consumption.

In 2021, the market volume fell to 3,183 thousand tonnes, likely due to ongoing supply chain disruptions from the pandemic. During this period, producers actively adopted American rootstocks for phylloxera resistance and imported new table grape varieties such as Crimson Seedless to improve product quality. By 2022, the market recovered to 3,689 thousand tonnes, aided by rising grape prices, updated export policies, and continued state support that stimulated production.

In 2023, the market volume declined to 3,006 thousand tonnes, reflecting a market adjustment after the previous recovery.

Production grapes Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Turkey ranked as the 6th largest producer of grapes from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Turkey's grape production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4 209 K t of grapes, marking a modest year-over-year gain of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 933 K t, which 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

After two years of growth, grape production in Turkey declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 6 000 M $ US, down by 4.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 27.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 6 275 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 17.3%.

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

Exports grapes to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

Turkey's grape exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 471.3 K t, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of grape exports in kind was diversified. Russia accounted for 24.2% of exports, the United Kingdom for 15.3%, and Germany for 8.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 47.7% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

After two years of increase, Turkey's grape export volume declined. In 2020, exports reached 671.9 M $ US, down by 7.2% relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 8.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 724.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for grape exports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. The United Kingdom accounted for 20.8% of exports, Russia for 14.3%, and Germany for 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 45.4% of total flows, while many other countries accounted for the remaining 54.6%.

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

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

Imports grapes in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of increase, Turkey's grape import volume declined. In 2020, the country imported 30.1 K t of grapes, which is 1.1% less year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 117.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 29.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 30.5 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 58.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan accounted for the largest share of grape imports in kind. Iran represented 43.8% of imports, Uzbekistan 29.3%, and Afghanistan 12.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 85.1% 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

After two years of gain, Turkey's grape import volume declined. In 2020, imports stood at 50.2 M $ US, marking a moderate contraction of 5.5% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 90.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 53.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 51.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan remained the principal suppliers of grapes to Turkey in value terms. Iran accounted for 43.0% of imports, Uzbekistan for 27.2%, and Afghanistan for 10.4%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 80.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

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