Turkey: Food Processing Ingredients

Despite the COVID-19 health crises with its political and economic difficulties, the food processing industry is still one of the largest industries in Turkey. There are 51,338 food processing and 649 beverage products enterprises in Turkey as of 2019. The food processing industry constitutes approximately 15.3 percent of all production industries. During the pandemic, retail sales of packaged foods and organic packaged foods increased dramatically. Also, sales of products fortified with vitamins and minerals to support the immune system gained in popularity. Even though U.S. processed foods and food processing ingredients face strong competition from local suppliers and from European countries, there are still market opportunities for U.S producers. There are opportunities for innovative ingredients and additives, including aromas and flavorings. Consumers in Turkey have an increasing taste for international flavors, particularly the young and growing middle class.