Persimmons market Turkey, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The persimmon market in Turkey began a period of strong expansion from 2018, with volume rising from 46.5 thousand tons to 60.0 thousand tons by 2020. This initial growth was supported by shifting consumer preferences toward specific varieties like Medine and Sukkari, particularly during Ramadan, and the rising popularity of organic segments. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 acted as a significant catalyst, sharply increasing demand for healthy, immunity-boosting foods, while online sales platforms simultaneously enhanced their delivery and hygienic packaging to capture growing e-commerce activity.

Market growth accelerated further between 2021 and 2022, with volume reaching 96.4 thousand tons. This phase was characterized by the entry of new players and online platforms, which intensified competition focused on fast shipping and customer service. Despite notable price increases for persimmons during Ramadan periods, demand remained robust, sustained by persistent health and wellness trends. Investments in cold chain logistics and packaging technology also progressed, ensuring product freshness and supporting larger market volumes.

The upward trend continued, with the market volume climbing to 127.6 thousand tons in 2023, underscoring the sustained expansion of Turkey's persimmon consumption.

Production persimmons Turkey

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Globally, Turkey ranked as the 9th largest producer of persimmons during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of persimmons, 2017-2020

World map of production of persimmons, 2017-2020

Turkey's persimmon production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 60 661 tonnes of persimmons, marking a significant increase of 18.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 59.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 16.8%.

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

Exports persimmons to Turkey

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The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export levels varied significantly, with a 5.1-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Turkey exported 721.5 tonnes of persimmons, a substantial improvement of 405.6% over the prior year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 140.5 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 52.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Cyprus, and Saudi Arabia were the primary markets for Turkey's persimmon exports in volume terms. Russia accounted for 45.1% of exports, Cyprus for 23.2%, and Saudi Arabia for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 78.5% 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

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 11 times. In 2020, Turkey's persimmon exports were valued at 652.7 thousand US dollars, up by 510.2% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 59.3 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 60.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, Cyprus, and Saudi Arabia were the main destinations for Turkey's persimmon exports in value terms. Russia made up 58.9% of exports, Cyprus 14.9%, and Saudi Arabia 7.8%. Collectively, these three markets absorbed 81.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports persimmons in Turkey

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The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated widely, with an 11.5-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Turkey's persimmon imports totaled 27.2 tonnes, reflecting a dramatic decline of 81.4% from the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 12.8 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 146.6 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 90.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 1 045.1%.

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

During 2017–2020, Spain and Azerbaijan dominated Turkey's persimmon imports in volume terms, together accounting for 90.6% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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 showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The span from 2017 to 2018 exhibited a peak-to-trough amplitude of 18 times. In 2020, Turkey imported persimmons worth 15.1 thousand US dollars, constituting a decrease of 73.6% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7.5 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 94.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 663.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's persimmon imports in value terms were largely concentrated on Spain, which accounted for 78.9% of total flows. Other countries together formed the residual share.

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

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