Turkey: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Turkey

The Turkish preserved and frozen vegetable market rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a dramatic downturn. Preserved and frozen vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Turkey

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production reduced notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 625% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of vegetables (preserved, frozen) exported from Turkey soared to X tons, jumping by 69% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 412%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 219% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Turkey, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iraq (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +115.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+28.5% per year) and China (+213.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetables (preserved, frozen) exports from Turkey, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +121.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+25.5% per year) and China (+191.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic ($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 Russia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, the amount of vegetables (preserved, frozen) imported into Turkey dropped significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -28% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 242% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest preserved and frozen vegetable supplier to Turkey, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled +59.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-6.3% per year) and Belgium (+27.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (preserved, frozen) to Turkey, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled -7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+26.8% per year) and Iran (+34.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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