In-shell walnuts market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Turkey's in-shell walnut market volume expanded from 266 thousand tonnes to 335 thousand tonnes. This growth was underpinned by state-backed initiatives, such as the BÜGEM Walnut Orchard Establishment Project, which provided feasibility reports and incentives to establish new orchards. Concurrent public investments in R&D for domestic varieties and the promotion of certified saplings and modern farming techniques improved yields and supported the rising production.

Market volume continued its upward trajectory, reaching 389 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 415 thousand tonnes in 2023. The introduction of new, consumer-preferred thin-shelled walnut varieties coincided with heightened demand due to healthy eating trends. Packaging innovations, including vacuum-sealed and resealable bags, helped preserve freshness and met urban demand in major cities. Ongoing government support for orchard expansion and the increased cultivation of popular varieties like Kaman and Chandler, particularly in the Kazdağları region, further boosted domestic output and market size through the period.

Production in-shell walnuts Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey ranked as the world's fifth-largest producer of in-shell walnuts.

Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

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

Turkey's in-shell walnut production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 286.7 thousand tons, marking a 27.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 36.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 10.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Turkey's in-shell walnut output was valued at 814.0 million US dollars, up 36.9% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 11.6%, with an annualized rate of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 594.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 19.1%.

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

Exports in-shell walnuts to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Turkey exported 15 262 tons of in-shell walnuts, an 8.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.8%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 10 099 tons, which experienced the largest decline of 48.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 64.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Iran, and Azerbaijan were the top three markets for Turkey's in-shell walnut exports in volume terms, collectively accounting for 79.2% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Turkey's in-shell walnut exports were valued at 43.3 million US dollars, showing a slight decline of 1.2% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 35.9%, with a CAGR of -13.8%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 34.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 48.9%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a 26.9% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Iraq, Iran, and Azerbaijan were the leading markets for Turkey's in-shell walnut exports in value terms, with shares of 54.0%, 16.2%, and 10.2%, respectively. Together, they comprised 80.4% of total 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 walnuts in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Turkey imported 63 492 tons of in-shell walnuts, a 27.9% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 10.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.6%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 61 194 tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 88 053 tons, which saw the largest increase of 43.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Chile, and Ukraine were the primary sources for Turkey's in-shell walnut imports in volume terms, with shares of 43.8%, 22.4%, and 9.7%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 75.9% of total imports.

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

Turkey's in-shell walnut imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 142.9 million US dollars, a significant drop of 19.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 30.5%, with a CAGR of -11.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Chile, and China were the main markets for Turkey's in-shell walnut imports in value terms, with shares of 54.0%, 25.9%, and 6.0%, respectively. Collectively, they represented 86.0% 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