The import of walnuts in shell to Turkey has shown a significant upward trend over the past decade. Standing at 65.002 million kilograms in 2023, the volume increased remarkably from 26.831 million kilograms in 2013. The annual import volume experienced fluctuations with notable increases in 2015 by 48.35% and in 2016 by 54.23%, followed by some stabilization in recent years with growth rates of around 4-5% per year.
From 2024 onwards, the forecast indicates a steady growth in imports, with anticipated values reaching 76.534 million kilograms by 2028. The projected 5-year CAGR from 2023 to 2028 is estimated at 2.57%, pointing to a moderate yet consistent increase in walnut import volumes.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impacts of global walnut supply stability on Turkey's import volumes.
- Potential changes in Turkish consumer preferences affecting demand.
- Global trade policies and tariffs impacting the cost and volume of imports.
- Advances in agricultural productivity both domestically and globally influencing the walnut market.
