Turkey: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish vegetable market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Turkey

In value terms, vegetable production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Turkey dropped slightly to X tons per ha, falling by X% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area in Turkey rose to X ha in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported from Turkey fell remarkably to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Turkey, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Germany, Israel, Georgia, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, Poland and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Turkey were Romania ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Ukraine, Bulgaria, Israel, Poland, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic ($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 Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Turkey, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), twofold. Cyprus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Cyprus (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Turkey, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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