Turkey: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish spinach market increased by 18% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Spinach Production in Turkey

In value terms, spinach production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 41%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average spinach yield in Turkey fell slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average spinach yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly 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, approx. X ha of spinach were harvested in Turkey; increasing by 3.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The spinach harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Turkey

Spinach exports from Turkey plummeted to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -47.6% against 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 272% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 165% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from Turkey, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania amounted to +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+12.1% per year) and the UK (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for spinach exports from Turkey, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania totaled +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+3.5% per year) and Bulgaria (+17.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Bulgaria (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, imports of spinach into Turkey shrank sharply to X kg, with a decrease of -99.9% compared with 2021. In general, imports showed a significant decline. The smallest decline of -20% was in 2016. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic decline. The smallest decline of -20% was in 2016. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X kg) was the main spinach supplier to Turkey, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain was relatively modest.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 3.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to -22.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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