Turkey: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Turkey

After three years of growth, the Turkish lentil market decreased by -29.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Production in Turkey

In value terms, lentil production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 28%. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lentils in Turkey surged to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the average lentil yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 lentils production in Turkey declined to X ha, falling by -8.2% against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20%. The lentil harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, lentil exports from Turkey skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 72% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Turkey, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sudan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq amounted to +15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (+7.4% per year) and Egypt (-0.8% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Turkey, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sudan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled +19.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (+10.4% per year) and Egypt (+2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil export price increased by +73.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external 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 Eritrea (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, purchases abroad of lentils decreased by -5.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lentil to Turkey, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at +10.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+72.9% per year) and Russia (+20.8% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Turkey, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada totaled +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+77.3% per year) and Russia (+23.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil import price increased by +108.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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