In-shell almonds market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The Turkish in-shell almond market expanded significantly from 107.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 169.7 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was primarily fueled by increasing consumer awareness of almonds' health benefits, which boosted demand for healthy snacks. The rise of online sales platforms made these products more accessible, and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated trends toward immune-boosting foods, further stimulating consumption.

Growth continued through 2021 and 2022, with the market reaching 199.3 thousand tons in 2022. State support programs for almond production and the opening of new processing facilities enhanced domestic output. However, by 2022, the industry faced mounting pressures from soaring energy costs and global supply chain disruptions, which increased production expenses and began to constrain the market.

In 2023, the market size contracted to 175.0 thousand tons, reflecting an adjustment from the previous years' expansion amid persistent cost challenges.

Production in-shell almonds Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Turkey ranked as the 5th largest producer of in-shell almonds during the 2017-2020 period.

Top producers of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

Turkey's in-shell almond production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 159.2 K t, marking a moderate 6.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production surged by 76.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.9%.

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

Exports in-shell almonds to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 224 t, then peaked in 2017, showing a 4.6-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Turkey exported 379 t of in-shell almonds, a steep 29.6% rise from the year before. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 78.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 30.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Iran, and Azerbaijan were the key destinations for Turkey's in-shell almond exports, accounting for 39.8%, 16.4%, and 13.2% of total volume, respectively. Together, they represented 69.5% of all 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

Market behavior was volatile during these years. Import values fluctuated significantly, with a 14.6-fold variation between the high in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Turkey's in-shell almond exports totaled 1 395 K $ US, a sharp 271.4% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 376 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2018 at 80.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Iraq, Iran, and Azerbaijan led Turkey's in-shell almond exports in value terms, contributing 29.7%, 20.1%, and 19.4% of total exports, respectively. Combined, they made up 69.3% of all export 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 in-shell almonds in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Turkey imported 10 894 t of in-shell almonds, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 29.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 11.2%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 7 350 t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 52.7%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 48.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's in-shell almond imports were highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 97.7% of total volume.

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

In 2020, Turkey's in-shell almond imports amounted to 39 240 K $ US, showing a gradual 7.5% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 43.5%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 17.3%. The minimum value was in 2018 at 33 845 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2018 at 51.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 25.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States was the primary source for Turkey's in-shell almond imports, consistently representing 98.1% 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