Peaches and nectarines market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the domestic market for peaches and nectarines in Turkey grew steadily, supported by advancements in cultivation techniques such as protected farming in the Mediterranean and Aegean regions, which enabled earlier harvests and higher production. The rising popularity of nectarines due to their smooth skin and flavor increased consumer demand, while the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused temporary demand fluctuations and a shift toward e-commerce channels, though state-backed investments helped sustain production expansion.

After 2020, the market stabilized in 2021 as production held steady while exports rose. During this period, growing health consciousness encouraged organic and certified production, and marketing channels underwent modernization with improved cold chain logistics. A significant surge occurred in 2022, driven by increased demand for grafted nectarine seedlings that expanded planting areas and production capacity, leading to a sharp rise in output. High market prices and the implementation of stronger labeling and traceability systems further characterized this phase.

By 2023, production reached 1 077 thousand tonnes, and the domestic market volume expanded to 851 thousand tonnes. Although the market value saw a slight decrease, likely due to price adjustments after the previous year's highs, the overall trend from 2018 to 2023 shows robust growth in both production and home consumption, underpinned by continuous improvements in agricultural practices and supply chain development.

Production peaches and nectarines Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey maintained the 5th position globally in terms of peach and nectarine production volume.

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Turkey's peach and nectarine production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 892.0 K t, up 7.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Turkey's peach and nectarine production value rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 830.7 M $ US, a 17.3% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 37.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 542.4 M $ US, marking a 10.5% decline that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 30.5%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Turkey's peach and nectarine export volume reached 163.4 K t, a 55.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 83.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 16.9% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Iraq, and Syria were the main markets for Turkey's peach and nectarine exports in volume terms. Russia accounted for 66.0% of exports, Iraq for 11.8%, and Syria for 4.5%, together representing 82.3% 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

Turkey's peach and nectarine export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 152.1 M $ US, which is 69.5% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 118%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia dominated Turkey's peach and nectarine export structure in value terms, holding a 79.3% share of total flows. Other markets had comparatively modest 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 peaches and nectarines in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Turkey's peach and nectarine import volume totaled 0.2 K t, reflecting a sharp decrease of 49.6% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 32.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.4 K t, which saw a 38.0% increase that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Cyprus, and Greece were the primary sources for Turkey's peach and nectarine imports in volume terms. Russia accounted for 64.9% of imports, Cyprus for 8.7%, and Greece for 7.1%, together making up 80.7% 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

After a two-year rise, Turkey's peach and nectarine import value declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 0.2 M $ US, which is 39.8% less than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 0.4 M $ US, following a 26.6% increase in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia played the leading role in Turkey's peach and nectarine import structure in value terms, with a share of 77.7% of total flows. Other markets accounted for the remainder.

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

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