Turkey: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish sorghum market decreased by -94.9% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Turkey

In value terms, sorghum production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 82%. Sorghum production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sorghum in Turkey soared to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 1,174% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The sorghum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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 sorghum were harvested in Turkey; increasing by 14% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 20% against the previous year. The sorghum harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Turkey

Sorghum exports from Turkey surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 247,411% compared with 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sorghum exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant 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 sorghum exports from Turkey, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Libya (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq amounted to +41.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled +43.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -80.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 111%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+1.2%).

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, sorghum imports into Turkey surged to X tons, increasing by 1,293% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sorghum imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main suppliers of sorghum imports to Turkey, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +77.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sorghum suppliers to Turkey were Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Moldova ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Moldova, with a CAGR of +78.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 82% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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