Pastry market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The Turkish pastry market volume stood at 302.6 thousand tons in 2018 and stabilized around 299.9 thousand tons in 2019. During this period, the rise of boutique bakeries and a shift in consumer preferences toward healthier, sugar-free, gluten-free, and low-calorie products laid the groundwork for market expansion. In 2020, market volume surged to 377.3 thousand tons, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions on food service establishments, including bakeries, imposed from June 2020, coupled with heightened hygiene concerns, led to increased demand for home consumption, boosting pastry sales.

Following the pandemic spike, market volume contracted to 326.5 thousand tons in 2021, reflecting a normalization of demand. Nevertheless, the expansion of bakery chains through franchising and the continued trend of boutique concepts sustained market activity. In 2022, the market saw a modest recovery to 332.2 thousand tons, supported by significant investments in new production facilities, such as those by Dilek Pastanesi, and broader sector modernization focusing on quality, hygiene, and comfort. By 2023, market volume declined to 271.8 thousand tons, indicating a market correction after the earlier volatility.

Production pastry Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey ranked 9th globally in pastry production.

Top producers of pastry, 2017-2020

World map of production of pastry, 2017-2020

Turkey's pastry production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 569.6 K t of pastry, marking a 15.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 29.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Turkey's pastry production value also increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 114 M $ US, up 14.6% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 23.3%, with a CAGR of 7.2%.

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

Exports pastry to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Turkey's pastry exports declined. In 2020, exports reached 201.9 K t, remaining stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 23.4%, with a CAGR of 7.3%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 202.9 K t, with the largest increase of 14.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq (35.0% of exports in kind), Yemen (6.4%), and Germany (5.2%) were the largest buyers of Turkish pastry, though none dominated the market. Together, they accounted for 46.6% of total exports in kind, with many smaller partners making up the remainder.

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

Following a two-year rise, Turkey's pastry export values declined. In 2020, exports totaled 394.7 M $ US, down 1.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values increased by 17.5%, with a CAGR of 5.5%. The highest value was in 2019 at 400.1 M $ US, with the largest increase of 10.6% also in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Turkey's pastry exports in value terms. Iraq (32.1% of exports in value), Saudi Arabia (5.8%), and Yemen (5.7%) together accounted for 43.6% of total export value, while numerous smaller partners held modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports pastry in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Turkey's pastry imports amounted to 9.6 K t, down 6.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 20.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 9.4 K t, with the largest decline of 21.8% also in 2018. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 8.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Belgium (35.8% of imports in kind), Germany (21.3%), and the Netherlands (6.8%) formed the key group of partners for Turkey's pastry imports in kind, jointly representing 64.0% of total 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, M $ US

Turkey's pastry import value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 45.0 M $ US, reflecting an 8.7% rise over the past year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values grew by 13.6%, with a CAGR of 4.3%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 38.6 M $ US, with the largest decline of 2.5% also in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium (57.8% of imports in value terms), Germany (7.7%), and Italy (6.2%) accounted for the largest share of Turkey's pastry imports in value, together comprising 71.7% of total flows.

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

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