Turkey: Persimmon Market Overview 2021

Persimmon Market Size in Turkey

After three years of growth, the Turkish persimmon market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption saw a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Persimmon Production in Turkey

In value terms, persimmon production fell to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of persimmons in Turkey stood at X kg per ha in 2019, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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 total area harvested in terms of persimmons production in Turkey amounted to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2019, overseas shipments of persimmons were finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, persimmon exports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tonnes) was the main destination for persimmon exports from Turkey, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, persimmon exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tonnes), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belarus amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for persimmon exports from Turkey, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Turkey

Persimmon imports into Turkey fell to X tonnes in 2019, which is down by -X% against the year before. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports fell to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Azerbaijan (X tonnes) constituted the largest persimmon supplier to Turkey, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, persimmon imports from Azerbaijan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Azerbaijan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and Cyprus (-X% per year).

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Spain ($X) and Cyprus ($X) appeared to be the largest persimmon suppliers to Turkey.

Cyprus (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average persimmon import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cyprus (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for persimmons in the world?

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China (6.4M tonnes) remains the largest persimmon consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, persimmon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Spain (313K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (311K tonnes), with a 3.8% share.

What are the largest producers of persimmons in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of persimmon production was China (6.5M tonnes), comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, persimmon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain (523K tonnes), more than tenfold. South Korea (316K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of persimmons to Turkey?

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In value terms, Azerbaijan ($3.2K), Spain ($2K) and Cyprus ($1.3K) constituted the largest persimmon suppliers to Turkey.

What are the leading importers of persimmons from Turkey?

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In value terms, Belarus ($3.1M) remains the key foreign market for persimmon exports from Turkey, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($464K), with a 12% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for persimmons in Turkey?

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In 2019, the average persimmon export price amounted to $1,151 per tonne, falling by -13.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for persimmons in Turkey?

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The average persimmon import price stood at $541 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -7.4% against the previous year.