Turkey: Frozen Potato Market 2025

Frozen Potato Market Size in Turkey

In 2021, the Turkish frozen potato market decreased by -8.6% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7.5%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Potato Production in Turkey

In value terms, frozen potato production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Frozen potato production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, the amount of frozen potatoes exported from Turkey surged to X tons, picking up by 133% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 899%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen potato exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 761%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen potato exports from Turkey, together comprising 84% 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 China (with a CAGR of +225.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Iraq ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest markets for frozen potato exported from Turkey worldwide, together accounting for 83% of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +227.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 frozen potato export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 China (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, the amount of frozen potatoes imported into Turkey skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 181% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 277%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a temperate expansion. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest frozen potato supplier to Turkey, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen potato imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iraq (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran amounted to +66.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-2.9% per year) and Iraq (+37.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Iran ($X) and Iraq ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen potato suppliers to Turkey, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Iran, with a CAGR of +54.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen potato import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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