Turkey projects significant increase in 2026 crop production

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has released its second production estimates for 2026, forecasting substantial growth in several agricultural sectors. Total production for cereals and other plant products is expected to rise by 17.3 percent to 78.6 million tons, while fruits, beverages, and spices are projected to increase by 60.8 percent to 31.5 million tons.

Cereal production specifically is anticipated to grow by 30.9 percent, reaching 44.8 million tons. This includes a 37.9 percent increase in wheat production (24.8 million tons) and a 66.7 percent surge in barley (10 million tons). However, corn production is expected to decline by 4.7 percent to 8.1 million tons.

In the vegetable sector, a slight decrease of 0.8 percent is predicted, bringing total production to 33 million tons. Notable declines are expected in dry onion production, which may drop by 30.8 percent, as well as in lettuce and fresh onions. Conversely, production for cucumbers, carrots, and cauliflower is expected to rise.

Other key projections include a 21.8 percent increase in sunflower production and a 5.8 percent rise in sugar beet production. In contrast, soybean production is forecasted to fall by 14.3 percent, and potato production is expected to decrease by 3.1 percent.