Turkey Forecasts 30.9 Percent Rise in 2026 Grain Output

Turkey's Statistical Institute (TÜİK) released its second production estimate for plant production in 2026, based on data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The forecast covers field crops, vegetables, fruits, beverage plants, and spice plants.

Grain and other field crop production, excluding forage crops, is expected to rise 17.3 percent compared with the previous year, reaching approximately 78.6 million tons. Vegetable output is projected to fall 0.8 percent to 33 million tons.

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Grain production alone is forecast to increase 30.9 percent to about 44.8 million tons. Wheat output is expected to climb 37.9 percent to roughly 24.8 million tons, while barley is projected to jump 66.7 percent to 10 million tons.

Corn production is forecast to decline 4.7 percent to 8.1 million tons. Oats are expected to rise 3.9 percent to 298,700 tons, and rye is projected to increase 21.5 percent to 247,000 tons.

Among oilseeds, sunflower production is forecast to grow 21.8 percent to 2.4 million tons, while soybean output is expected to fall 14.3 percent to 127,600 tons. Sugar beet production is projected to rise 5.8 percent to 22 million tons.

Fruit, beverage, and spice plant production is expected to surge 60.8 percent to approximately 31.5 million tons. Potato output is forecast to decline 3.1 percent to 6.2 million tons.