Türkiye Agriculture Sector Summary

Latest Data (2023): 1,122 emission records

Data Coverage: 1990-2023

Number of Sectors: 33

Agricultural Area Distribution (2024)
CategoryArea (hectares)
Arable Crops16822000
Grassland and Pasture14617000
Fallow2655000
Orchards3799000
Vegetable Gardens741000
Agricultural Area Trend (last 5 years)
YearTotal Agricultural Area (hectares)
202037762000
202138089000
202238501000
202338588000
202438640000
Meat Production Trend (last 5 years)
YearTotal Meat (tons)
20203982615
20214139602
20224491041
20234849617
20244665600
Industrial Crops Distribution (2024)
CropProduction (tons)
Sunflower2195000
Cotton2243000
Sugar Beets22413967
Tobacco94278
Sesame14439
Rapeseed101200
Industrial Crops Trend (last 5 years)
YearSunflower (million tonnes)Cotton (million tonnes)Sugar Beets (million tonnes)Tobacco (million tonnes)Sesame (million tonnes)Rapeseed (million tonnes)
20202.0671.77423.0260.0790.0190.122
20212.4152.2517.7670.0710.0180.14
20222.552.7519.2540.0880.0170.15
20232.1982.125.250.0990.0160.12
20242.1952.24322.4140.0940.0140.101
Cereals Distribution (2024)
CropProduction (tons)
Wheat20800000
Barley8100000
Maize8100000
Rice1019000
Rye257000
Oats390000
Cereals Trend (last 5 years)
YearWheat (million tonnes)Barley (million tonnes)Maize (million tonnes)Rice (million tonnes)Rye (million tonnes)Oats (million tonnes)
202020.58.36.50.980.2960.315
202117.655.756.7510.20.276
202219.758.58.50.950.2730.365
2023229.290.90.3050.41
202420.88.18.11.0190.2570.39
Legumes Distribution (2024)
CropProduction (tons)
Chickpea575000
Dry Bean279000
Lentil476000
Soybean180000
Groundnut246794
Legumes Trend (last 5 years)
YearChickpea (thousand tonnes)Dry Bean (thousand tonnes)Lentil (thousand tonnes)Soybean (thousand tonnes)Groundnut (thousand tonnes)
2020630279.5370.8155.2215.9
2021475305263182234.2
2022580270445155186.3
2023580240474137.5185.1
2024575279476180246.8
Forage Crops Distribution (2024)
CropProduction (tons)
Sainfoin1468830
Maize Silage27174901
Vetches3262338
Alfalfa17344110
Forage Crops Trend (last 5 years)
YearSainfoin (thousand tonnes)Maize Silage (thousand tonnes)Vetches (thousand tonnes)Alfalfa (thousand tonnes)
20201934.727186.9454319290.5
20211546.6273103989.919311
20221786.2285594020.419064.2
2023158028653.53717.918296.3
20241468.827174.93262.317344.1
Fruit Production Distribution (2024)
FruitProduction (tons)
Apple4420185
Grapes3468000
Olive3750000
Orange1610000
Mandarin1988000
Lemon1730000
Peach1179041
Apricot1269000
Hazelnut717000
Cherry726500
Pear630500
Green Tea1450034
Fruit Production Trend (last 5 years)
YearApple (million tonnes)Grapes (million tonnes)Olive (million tonnes)Orange (million tonnes)Mandarin (million tonnes)Lemon (million tonnes)
20204.34.2091.3171.3341.5861.189
20214.4933.671.7391.7421.8191.55
20224.8174.1652.9761.3221.8651.323
20234.6033.41.522.3112.9532.326
20244.423.4683.751.611.9881.73
Egg Production Trend (last 5 years)
YearEggs (units)
202019788063
202119297591
202219808539
202320637732
202421155089
Cattle Population Distribution (2024)
TypePopulation (heads)
Cattle - Culture8213136
Cattle - Cross-bred7669922
Cattle - Domestic941150
Buffaloes162051
Small Livestock Population Distribution (2024)
TypePopulation (heads)
Sheep - Domestic39871852
Sheep - Merino4208732
Goats - Ordinary10619841
Goats - Angora202243
Livestock Totals Trend (last 5 years)
YearTotal CattleTotal SheepTotal Goats
2020181579714212678111985845
2021180361174517769012341514
2022170237914468788811577862
2023165830054206047010302940
2024169862594408058410822084
Milk Production Trend (last 5 years)
YearTotal Milk (tons)
202023503791
202123200306
202221563492
202321481567
202422487757

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2023

Total Agricultural Area

38,588,000

hectares

Field Crops

16,745,000

hectares

Meadows & Pastures

14,617,000

hectares

Fallow Land

2,814,000

hectares

Agricultural Areas Distribution (2023)

Agricultural Areas Trend Analysis

Türkiye's agricultural land use during 2001-2024 has shown significant changes. Total agricultural area changed from 40,967,000 hectares to 38,640,000 hectares(-5.7%). For 2023, total agricultural area is 38,588,000 hectares.

Field crops area constitutes the largest portion of total agricultural land, with 16,745,000 hectares (43.4%) in 2023. Cereals (wheat, barley, corn), industrial crops (cotton, sunflower, sugar beet), and legumes (chickpeas, lentils, beans) are the main products in this category.

Meadows and pastures in 2023 cover 14,617,000 hectares, critical for the livestock sector. However, overgrazing, erosion, and inadequate maintenance threaten the quality of these areas. Sustainable pasture management and rehabilitation efforts are urgent priorities.

Fallow land areas changed from 4,914,000 hectares in 2001to 2,655,000 hectares in 2024 (-46%),decreasing. In 2023, there are 2,814,000 hectares of fallow land. Maintaining fallow practices is recommended for soil health preservation.

Orchard areas show an increase, changing from2,610,000 hectares in 2001 to3,799,000 hectares in 2024 (+45.6%). In 2023, there are 3,694,000 hectares of orchards. High-value product orientation and export potential drive this growth.

Recommendations: Sustainable land use, soil conservation, pasture rehabilitation, and climate change adaptation strategies should be developed. Effective policies must prevent urban sprawl from threatening agricultural lands.