Shelled almonds market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

The Turkish shelled almond market expanded significantly between 2018 and 2022, with volume growing from 58 894 t to 112 718 t. This growth was driven by increased domestic production, which rose from 53 175 t to 96 662 t, aided by the expansion of almond cultivation areas in regions like Muğla, Mersin, Antalya, and Denizli. Efforts to develop local varieties and improve pollination efficiency also contributed. Imports more than doubled over the period, boosted by a reduction in almond tariffs to 15% in 2018, which encouraged formal import channels and enhanced market transparency.

Consumer trends shifted towards healthy and natural products, raising demand for organic and natural shelled almonds. New product segments, such as roasted shelled almonds, emerged in 2020, catering to evolving tastes. Despite price volatility in 2019 that led some producers to uproot orchards, production continued to increase. By 2022, almond output had risen by 7% year-on-year, and higher prices that year affected consumer behavior but did not hinder domestic sales.

In 2023, market volume dipped slightly to 109 063 t as domestic production fell to 84 885 t, though imports surged to 53 453 t, partly offsetting the decline. The overall market value fluctuated during the period, peaking at $697.2 million USD in 2019 before moderating to $525.6 million USD in 2023, reflecting changes in almond prices.

Production shelled almonds Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Turkey ranked as the 4th largest producer of shelled almonds from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of shelled almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of shelled almonds, 2017-2020

Shelled almond production in Turkey grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, Turkey produced 82 305 tonnes of shelled almonds, marking a modest 5.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 64.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, shelled almond production in Turkey saw a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 640.2 million US dollars, reflecting a slight 5.4% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 37.8%, translating to an annualized rate of 11.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 676.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 31.5%.

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

Exports shelled almonds to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

Turkey's shelled almond export volume expanded for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Turkey exported 13 428 tonnes of shelled almonds, showing a 19.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 10.3%, averaging a 3.3% annual rate. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 10 030 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 17.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's shelled almond exports in kind were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Iraq accounted for 23.1% of exports, Libya for 13.3%, and Iran for 11.7%, together making up 48.1% 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

Shelled almond exports from Turkey increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 104.4 million US dollars, representing a modest 6.5% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 7.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 97.1 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, Libya, and Saudi Arabia were the main destinations for Turkey's shelled almond exports in value terms. Iraq contributed 26.0% of exports, Libya 16.3%, and Saudi Arabia 9.9%, together accounting for 52.2% 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 shelled almonds in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

Turkey's shelled almond import volume rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 28 221 tonnes, indicating a significant 26.1% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 92.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 24.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the United States, Iran, and Uzbekistan—collectively made up 83.2% of Turkey's total shelled almond imports in kind.

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

Shelled almond imports into Turkey grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 133.3 million US dollars, showing a 12.4% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 36.9%, with an average annual rate of 11.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary source for shelled almond imports into Turkey, accounting for 72.0% of total import value, while the rest was spread among other countries.

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

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