Turkey: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Turkey

After two years of growth, the Turkish citrus fruit market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Citrus Fruit Production in Turkey

In value terms, citrus fruit production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Turkey fell to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in Turkey fell modestly to X ha, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iraq (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Turkey

Citrus fruit imports into Turkey skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cyprus (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Turkey, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Cyprus exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Cyprus amounted to X%.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Turkey, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Cyprus stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Cyprus stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cyprus (X%).

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