Turkey
U.S. Trade with Turkey in 2023
Export Market Rank
#16 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.59 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.62 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-3.03% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Turkey in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | $660.59 Million | 314,085 | $663.1 Million | -20% |
| Tree Nuts | $497.85 Million | 102,926 | $327.23 Million | 86% |
| Distillers Grains | $196.47 Million | 625,830 | $151.6 Million | 60% |
| Soybeans | $37.25 Million | 72,276 | $121.14 Million | -89% |
| Food Preparations | $35.28 Million | 2,096 | $27.32 Million | 19% |
| Planting Seeds | $21.73 Million | 12,054 | $14.48 Million | 46% |
| Live Animals | $19.02 Million | --- | $9.76 Million | 15% |
| Tobacco | $15.38 Million | 2,133 | $21.82 Million | -36% |
| Distilled Spirits | $14.48 Million | --- | $13.8 Million | -14% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $13.86 Million | 14,962 | $28.12 Million | -63% |
Data and Analysis
Türkiye’s Biosafety Law continues to threaten imports and imposes a heavy financial burden on the country’s agri-food sector. The number of approved of genetically engineered (GE) events remains arbitrarily fixed at 36 and only includes traits in corn and soy for feed use. There are no approvals for food use due to public sensitivities about the technology.
Turkiye’s commercial apple production in MY 2024/25 is forecast to fall to a five-year low because of unusually dry and warmer weather conditions, which growers say is caused by climate change.
Amid economic headwinds, Turkiye's retail food sector continues to grow, fueled by a young population of 85 million and a rising middle class. The sector is predominantly made up of domestic discount chains, and most of the food on store shelves is produced locally.
News and Features
Today USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service released a dashboard that demonstrates the scope of Black Sea grain and oilseed trade.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2020 Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to early and mid-career...
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky and FAS Administrator Ken Isley with the 11 newest agricultural officers sworn into the Foreign Service, from left to right: Andre Bradley, Ben Boroughs, Daniel Alvarado, Olutayo Akingbe, Sarah Gilleski...