Maize flour and cereals market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for maize flour and cereals in Turkey reached 1.69 million metric tons in 2018, supported by expanded corn cultivation areas, yield improvements, and rising demand from the food processing industry, alongside ongoing state agricultural policies. However, market size dipped to 1.68 million metric tons in 2019 as global climate change was projected to reduce world corn yields, affecting Turkish supplies. By 2020, market volume stabilized at 1.66 million metric tons as farmers boosted irrigated corn cultivation in response to dry summer conditions, and overall corn planting area had grown 1.3‑fold over the preceding decade.

A notable recovery occurred in 2021, with market volume rising to 1.77 million metric tons, driven by continued government support, yield‑enhancing practices, and corn imports to balance domestic supply and demand. Growth continued into 2022, albeit modestly to 1.76 million metric tons, against a backdrop of domestic corn supply shortfalls where consumption outstripped production, and rising producer prices. However, by 2023 market volume fell back to 1.65 million metric tons, returning near 2020 levels.

Production maize flour and cereals Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey ranked 18th globally in the production of maize flour and cereals.

Top producers of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

World map of production of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Turkey's production of maize flour and cereals increased in 2020. The country produced 1 800 K t that year, showing only a slight variation compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 7.6%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 2.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 793 K t, marking the largest decline of 6.4% during this timeframe.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Maize flour and cereals production in Turkey declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The output was valued at 511.9 M $ US, representing a modest year-over-year drop of 1.9%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.2%.

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

Exports maize flour and cereals to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Turkey's exports of maize flour and cereals increased in 2020. The country exported 136.2 K t that year, showing a strong year-over-year gain of 10.1%. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 45.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 18.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 123.7 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 46.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Yemen, and Egypt were the key partners for Turkey's exports of maize flour and cereals in kind. Iraq accounted for 53.9% of exports, Yemen for 6.7%, and Egypt for 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented 67.0% 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

Following two years of losses, Turkey's exports of maize flour and cereals in value terms increased in 2020. Exports reached 38 727 K $ US that year, up by 7.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 51%, with an annualized decline of 21.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 36 010 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 46.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Iraq, Yemen, and Egypt played leading roles in Turkey's exports of maize flour and cereals in value terms. Iraq accounted for 54.7% of exports, Yemen for 6.4%, and Egypt for 6.2%. Collectively, these three partners represented 67.3% 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 maize flour and cereals in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

The market for maize flour and cereals imports in Turkey showed volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports peaked in 2018 at 6.9 K t and fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 0.2 K t, representing a 38-fold decrease between these years. In 2020, imports declined by 97.3% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 2 008.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine was the key partner for Turkey's imports of maize flour and cereals in kind, accounting for 92.1% 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 market for maize flour and cereals imports in Turkey exhibited an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their maximum in 2018 at 1 421 K $ US and fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 173 K $ US, showing an 8.2-fold difference. In 2020, imports decreased by 87.2% year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 569.2%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Ukraine remained the main market for Turkey's imports of maize flour and cereals in value terms, with a share of 76.9% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

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

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