Turkey: Wheat Gluten Market 2025

Wheat Gluten Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish wheat gluten market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 44% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption posted a resilient increase. Wheat gluten consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Wheat Gluten Exports

Exports from Turkey

For the sixth consecutive year, Turkey recorded growth in shipments abroad of wheat gluten, which increased by 642% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2,471% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wheat gluten exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,252% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for wheat gluten exports from Turkey, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, wheat gluten exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +12,091.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+82.1% per year) and Egypt (+41.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for wheat gluten exports from Turkey, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +11,604.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+82.8% per year) and Egypt (+51.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat gluten export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 142% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Egypt (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wheat Gluten Imports

Imports into Turkey

Wheat gluten imports into Turkey surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 49% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, wheat gluten imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main suppliers of wheat gluten imports to Turkey, together comprising 60% of total imports. Belarus, Germany, Uzbekistan, Belgium, Austria, France, Poland and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +11,555.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wheat gluten suppliers to Turkey were Iran ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. Belarus, Germany, Uzbekistan, Belgium, Austria, France, Poland and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +12,518.9%, 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

In 2022, the average wheat gluten import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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