Oats market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The Turkish oat market volume increased from 260 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 314.5 thousand tonnes in 2020, driven by growing consumer demand for oat-based healthy foods and its established use in animal feed. Oats' strong root system and adaptability to local soil and climate conditions supported expanded cultivation, while rising global trade reinforced domestic production trends.

Following a decline to 282.7 thousand tonnes in 2021, the market rebounded sharply to 369.1 thousand tonnes in 2022. This recovery was primarily fueled by the state-owned Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi (TMO), which implemented flexible purchasing policies, allowed farmers registered in the Farmer Registration System (ÇKS) to sell oats without variety or quota limits, and introduced deferred payment options to reduce feed costs. Concurrently, Kellogg's 'Better Days' project provided agronomic consultancy, fertilizer, and plant protection product support to local oat farmers in Isparta, Sivas, and Eskişehir, strengthening long-term production capacity.

Market growth continued in 2023, with volume reaching 409.6 thousand tonnes, reflecting sustained demand and the cumulative effect of improved supply-side conditions.

Production oats Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey ranked 21st globally in oat production volume.

Top producers of oats, 2017-2020

World map of production of oats, 2017-2020

Turkey's oat production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 314.5 K t of oats, marking a substantial 18.7% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 25.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.0%.

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

Exports oats to Turkey

Exports in kind, kg

After a two-year decline, Turkey's oat exports increased in 2020, reaching 18 596 kg, a 5.5% rise from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 75.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -37.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 620 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 66.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Turkey's oat exports in kind were Libya, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for 66.8% 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, $ US

Following a two-year contraction, Turkey's oat exports in value terms increased in 2020, amounting to 16 245 US dollars, reflecting a 16.4% advance compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 53.7%, with a CAGR of -22.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 956 US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 44.3%.

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

In 2017-2020, the main markets for Turkey's oat exports in value terms were Libya (26.7% of exports), Iraq (20.3% of exports), and Cyprus (10.3% of exports), together accounting for 57.3% 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 oats in Turkey

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2019 at 301 kg and peaked in 2017, with an 88-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Turkey's oat imports amounted to 7 363 kg, a sharp increase of 2,346.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 94.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain remained the primary source for Turkey's oat imports in kind, accounting for 70.4% of total import flows, while the remaining share was distributed across various smaller markets.

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, $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 454 US dollars and peaked in 2017, with an 80-fold difference. In 2020, foreign oat supplies to Turkey stood at 9 084 US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 1,900.9% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 94.3%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Spain was the dominant destination for Turkey's oat imports in value terms, accounting for 73.4% of total import flows, with the remaining share distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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

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