Turkey: Candied Fruit Market Overview 2021

Candied Fruit Market Size in Turkey

In 2019, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Turkish candied fruit market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Candied Fruit Production in Turkey

In value terms, candied fruit production skyrocketed to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Candied fruit production peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2019, the average candied fruit yield in Turkey amounted to X kg per ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the harvested area of candied fruits in Turkey was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting 2018. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2019, shipments abroad of candied fruits increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, candied fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Turkey, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Thailand (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the U.S. totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Gambia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2019, purchases abroad of candied fruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Italy (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Turkey, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Thailand (-X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the largest candied fruit suppliers to Turkey, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average candied fruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for candied fruits in the world?

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China (83K tonnes) remains the largest candied fruit consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan (7.6K tonnes), more than tenfold. Malaysia (5.7K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.1% share.

What are the largest producers of candied fruits in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of candied fruit production was China (192K tonnes), accounting for 61% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (63K tonnes), threefold.

What are the leading suppliers of candied fruits to Turkey?

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In value terms, Italy ($543K), China ($402K) and Thailand ($32K) appeared to be the largest candied fruit suppliers to Turkey, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of candied fruits from Turkey?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($923K) remains the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Turkey, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($167K), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.7% share.

What is the average export price for candied fruits in Turkey?

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In 2019, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $2,498 per tonne, declining by -15.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for candied fruits in Turkey?

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The average candied fruit import price stood at $2,077 per tonne in 2019, declining by -2.5% against the previous year.