Turkey: Market for Prepared Dishes and Meals 2024

Market Size for Prepared Dishes and Meals in Turkey

In 2023, the Turkish prepared dishes and meal market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Prepared Dishes and Meals in Turkey

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Exports of Prepared Dishes and Meals

Exports from Turkey

For the eighth consecutive year, Turkey recorded growth in overseas shipments of prepared dishes and meals, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for prepared dishes and meal exports from Turkey, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared dishes and meal exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for prepared dishes and meal exported from Turkey were Iraq ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the United States, Russia, the UK, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen, Nigeria and Nepal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Nepal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average prepared dishes and meal export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Dishes and Meals

Imports into Turkey

In 2023, overseas purchases of prepared dishes and meals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared dishes and meal imports amounted to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dishes and meal imports to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Bulgaria, Poland, Thailand, Austria, the UK, China, Belgium, the United States and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest prepared dishes and meal suppliers to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Bulgaria, Thailand, Austria, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2023, the average prepared dishes and meal import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform