Between 2013 and 2023, Türkiye's citrus harvested production generally exhibited an upward trend with notable fluctuations. Including a dip in 2014 with a 33.33% reduction, and subsequent significant growth of 62.02% in 2015. Production stabilized between 2016 and 2020, followed by a remarkable spike in 2021 with a 23.32% increase. Despite a slight decline of 12.16% in 2022, the production rebounded by 5.1% in 2023, reaching 4.95 million metric tons. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) stabilized around 0.2%, indicating modest growth.
The forecast data from 2024 to 2028 predicts a steady increase in citrus production, averaging a CAGR of 1.8%, culminating in an expected production of 5.55 million metric tons by 2028. This forecast horizon suggests a cumulative growth rate of approximately 9.35% over five years.
Future trends to watch:
- Climate change impacts on citrus production quality and quantity.
- Potential governmental agricultural policies and subsidies.
- Advancements in agricultural technology and practices.
- Market demand dynamics in both local and international markets.
