Turkey: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish baby food market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 25% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Baby Food Production in Turkey

In value terms, baby food production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -10.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Baby food production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, exports of food preparations for infants from Turkey surged to X tons, increasing by 33% compared with 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 295%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby food exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 218% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of baby food exports from Turkey, together accounting for 44% of total exports. Cyprus, Iraq, Tajikistan, Iran, China, Yemen, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Somalia (with a CAGR of +101.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for baby food exported from Turkey were Cyprus ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), together accounting for 52% of total exports. Egypt, Iraq, Tajikistan, Iran, China, Somalia, Yemen, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Somalia, with a CAGR of +92.5%, 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

In 2021, the average baby food export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 31%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Azerbaijan (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, supplies from abroad of food preparations for infants increased by 134% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, baby food imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of baby food to Turkey, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, baby food imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ireland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+28.5% per year) and Germany (-3.5% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of food preparations for infants to Turkey, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+29.0% per year) and Germany (-2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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