Turkey: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish apple market fell rapidly to $X in 2021, reducing by -16.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a measured increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Apple Production in Turkey

In value terms, apple production dropped remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In 2021, the average apple yield in Turkey rose notably to X tons per ha, with an increase of 5.8% compared with 2020. In general, the yield indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple yield increased by +83.9% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 21%. The apple yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Turkey dropped slightly to X ha in 2021, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 1.2% against the previous year. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were exported from Turkey; increasing by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 82%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, apple exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Turkey, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +117.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Turkey were India ($X), Russia ($X) and Libya ($X), with a combined 73% share of total exports.

India, with a CAGR of +124.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple export price increased by +81.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 30%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apple Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, imports of apples into Turkey shrank to X tons, dropping by -12.9% against 2020. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 46%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest apple supplier to Turkey, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Cyprus (X tons), fivefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran amounted to +28.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cyprus (+24.9% per year) and Russia (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Turkey, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Cyprus, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran totaled +24.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+0.2% per year) and Cyprus (+22.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -14.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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