Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Turkey fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023, rising from 692.6 thousand tons to a peak of 963.8 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by surges in imports, which jumped from 319.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 657.0 thousand tons in 2023. In 2022, sector reports specifically noted an increase in imports of semi- or wholly milled rice, aligning with the sharp market expansion observed that year.

Government policies consistently shaped the market. The Inward Processing Regime (Dahilde İşleme Rejimi) facilitated duty-free imports for re-export, supporting Turkey's transition toward a net exporter position. State subsidies and incentives for certified seed use, formalized by a Presidential Decree in September 2023, aimed to boost domestic production quality and yield. However, local output gradually declined after 2020, falling from 668.3 to 548.9 thousand tons by 2023, indicating that domestic supply could not meet demand and necessitating sustained high import levels.

External factors also played a role. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains in 2020, contributing to a slight market contraction that year. Climate variability and temperature fluctuations, noted in sector reports, posed ongoing challenges to rice yield and quality, affecting production stability. Despite these headwinds, the market demonstrated resilience, recovering strongly after 2021 through a combination of policy support and import dependency.

Production semi-milled or wholly milled rice Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

World map of production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

Turkey's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 668.3 thousand tons, showing a modest 5.3% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 576.2 thousand tons, marking a 6.1% decline from the previous year. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 10.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Turkey's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 351.3 million US dollars, representing a slight 1.4% increase over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 2.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 0.8%.

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

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Turkey's export volume of semi-milled or wholly milled rice increased in 2020. Exports reached 221.9 thousand tons, showing a strong 17.5% rise compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 188.9 thousand tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 25.1% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Syria, and Libya were the leading destinations for Turkey's semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports in volume terms. Iraq accounted for 29.5% of exports, Syria for 27.6%, and Libya for 17.4%. Together, these three countries represented 74.5% of Turkey's 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, M $ US

After two years of decrease, Turkey's export value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice increased in 2020. Exports totaled 116.6 million US dollars, reflecting a solid 13.1% improvement over 2019. Despite this recent growth, exports declined by 22.8% over the 2017-2020 period, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 103.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 20.1% drop.

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

In value terms, Iraq, Syria, and Libya formed the main cluster of markets for Turkey's semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports from 2017 to 2020. Iraq accounted for 31.8% of export value, Syria for 23.8%, and Libya for 17.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 73.4% of Turkey's 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Turkey's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice amounted to 396.4 thousand tons, marking a measured 3.5% contraction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 6.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 319.2 thousand tons, with a 14.5% decline from 2017. The highest volume occurred in 2019 at 410.8 thousand tons, representing a 28.7% increase from 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Italy were the primary sources of semi-milled or wholly milled rice imports to Turkey in volume terms. China accounted for 42.5% of imports, India for 19.5%, and Italy for 8.0%. Together, these three countries supplied 69.9% of Turkey's total import volume.

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 import value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports registered 206.0 million US dollars, corresponding to a small 0.6% rise over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 170.0 million US dollars, marking a 7.5% decline from 2017. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 20.4% rise.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, China, India, and Italy were the main suppliers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Turkey in value terms. China accounted for 33.4% of import value, India for 19.7%, and Italy for 12.8%. Jointly, these three countries represented 65.9% of Turkey's total import value.

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

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