Turkey: Safflower Seed Market 2025

Safflower Seed Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish safflower seed market increased by 77% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a strong increase. Safflower seed consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Safflower Seed Production in Turkey

In value terms, safflower seed production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 142%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of safflower seed in Turkey expanded sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 13% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average safflower seed yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of safflower seed were harvested in Turkey; increasing by 2.3% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 88% against the previous year. The safflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Safflower Seed Exports

Exports from Turkey

Safflower seed exports from Turkey soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 77% against the previous year. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 527% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safflower seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 557% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for safflower seed exports from Turkey, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, safflower seed exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq totaled +78.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (0.0% per year) and Belgium (+1,108.2% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for safflower seed exports from Turkey, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 3.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq amounted to +67.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (0.0% per year) and Belgium (+676.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average safflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 the Netherlands (-5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Safflower Seed Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, supplies from abroad of safflower seed increased by 94% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 256% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safflower seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 199%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main safflower seed supplier to Turkey, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, safflower seed imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to +18.9%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safflower seed to Turkey, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +21.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average safflower seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, safflower seed import price increased by +113.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+5.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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