Turkey: Root And Tuber Market 2025

Root And Tuber Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Turkish root and tuber market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Turkey

In value terms, root and tuber production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Turkey fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of roots and tubers in Turkey rose to X ha, growing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the root and tuber harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, root and tuber exports from Turkey fell notably to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Turkey, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic ($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 Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, supplies from abroad of roots and tubers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 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 root and tuber supplier to Turkey, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sevenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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