Walnut imports for MY 2024/25 are forecast unchanged from the previous year’s newly revised number at 104,000 MT. Turkish traders import, process, pack, and re-export walnuts to third countries. Traders agree that Turkiye will continue to be a net importer of walnuts, since domestic production is insufficient to keep pace with Turkish consumers’ strong demand for high-quality walnuts.

Almond imports for MY 2024/25 are forecast unchanged from last year’s newly revised number at 59,000 MT. With demand expected to outstrip the domestic supply of almonds, Turkiye is expected to remain a net importer of almonds in MY 2024/25, with the United States remaining its top supplier. Other countries supplying almonds to Turkiye, include Australia, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Chile. The MY 2023/2024 import estimate is adjusted slightly higher to 59,000 MT to reflect the latest trade statistics.

Link: http://chilealimentos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Turquia_frutos_secos.pdf

Source: USDA