Leguminous vegetables market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for fresh leguminous vegetables in Turkey expanded from 812.8 thousand tons to 822.3 thousand tons. This growth was driven by increasing consumer health awareness and a shift towards natural, unprocessed foods, which boosted demand. The rapid expansion of the organic fresh produce market, with more farmers adopting organic practices, further supported consumption.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain and logistics disruptions, leading to a contraction in market volume to 795.3 thousand tons. Volumes fell further to 736.1 thousand tons in 2021 as global logistics issues and rising energy costs continued to affect availability. Government support policies for the agricultural sector helped cushion the market during this period of adjustment.

Market volume partially recovered to 751.5 thousand tons in 2022 and stabilized at 752.6 thousand tons in 2023. This recovery took place amid ongoing challenges such as seasonal effects, cost increases, and persistent supply chain disruptions, which also contributed to significant price volatility. Consumer demand for organic products remained strong, supported by state incentives.

Production leguminous vegetables Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Turkey was one of the world's top producers of leguminous vegetables from 2017 to 2020, ranking fifth globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Turkey produced 798.3 thousand tons of leguminous vegetables, representing a gradual year-over-year decrease of 3.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.7%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 6.0%, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 1.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of leguminous vegetables in Turkey was valued at 578.3 million US dollars, showing a moderate decline of 4.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 7.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 526.5 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 602.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 14.4%.

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

Exports leguminous vegetables to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year contraction, Turkey's exports of leguminous vegetables rebounded. In 2020, the country exported 3 018 tons, marking a significant increase of 57.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 16.7%, with a CAGR of 5.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 922 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 21.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Turkey's leguminous vegetable exports in volume terms were Iraq (25.4% of exports), Germany (17.5%), and Syria (14.5%). Together, these three countries accounted for 57.3% 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, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Turkey's leguminous vegetable exports in value terms showed an upturn. In 2020, exports reached 2 187 thousand US dollars, up by 55.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 35.9%, with a CAGR of 10.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 404 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Germany, Iraq, and Austria—collectively absorbed 58.7% of Turkey's total leguminous vegetable exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports leguminous vegetables in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

The import market for leguminous vegetables in Turkey showed significant volatility during these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 9 tons, marking a sharp increase of 54.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 tons, which saw the largest decline of 97.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 202.8%. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 39-fold difference between these years.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Egypt (53.3% of imports in volume), Australia (26.0%), and China (5.9%) were the leading sources for Turkey's leguminous vegetable imports, together accounting for 85.2% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment for leguminous vegetable imports in value terms. In 2020, imports totaled 13 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a gain of 93.6% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 thousand US dollars, while 2018 saw the largest decline of 80.0%. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.7 times.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Egypt (30.7% of imports in value terms), China (19.7%), and Australia (17.9%) stood out as the main markets for Turkey's leguminous vegetable imports, together representing 68.4% 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