Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormJuice (packaged; NFC or from concentrate)
Industry PositionProcessed Food & Beverage Product
Market
Grape juice in Türkiye is supplied primarily from domestic grape production and sold through packaged 100% juice and juice-based drink segments. Türkiye is also an exporting country for grape juice products reported under HS 200960, while imports exist at smaller scale in some years. Market access is shaped by Turkish Food Codex requirements for fruit juices and similar products and by residue/food-safety compliance expectations in destination markets.
Market RoleDomestic producer and consumer market; also an exporter of grape juice products
Domestic RolePackaged fruit-juice beverage category supported by domestic grape supply and local juice manufacturers
SeasonalityGrape harvest is seasonal, but juice availability is managed year-round via industrial processing and storage (e.g., pasteurization/aseptic systems and, where used, concentrate/reconstitution).
Risks
Sps Food Safety Mrl HighPesticide-residue or contaminant non-compliance in grape juice/concentrate can trigger border rejections, recalls, or delisting in export destinations, disrupting shipments and damaging supplier approval status.Implement a destination-market residue compliance plan (GAP-aligned spray programs, pre-harvest intervals, supplier approval, and pre-shipment third-party lab testing with COAs matched to the buyer’s regulatory limits).
Logistics Freight MediumOcean freight rate spikes, container constraints, or port disruptions can materially raise delivered costs for bulk juice shipments and compress margins.Use longer-term freight arrangements where possible, diversify ports/forwarders, and evaluate shipping higher-solid products (where commercially feasible) to reduce per-unit freight exposure.
Climate Supply Shock MediumWeather shocks (e.g., drought/frost) can reduce grape supply and raise input costs, increasing volatility for juice processors and exporters.Diversify sourcing regions and supplier base, align procurement with harvest-risk scenarios, and maintain flexible production planning between single-strength and concentrate-based inputs.
Sustainability- Water stress and drought/frost-related production variability affecting grape availability for processing
- Agrochemical stewardship and residue-management expectations for grape-derived beverages
- Packaging waste and recycling compliance pressures for beverage packs
Labor & Social- Seasonal agricultural labor due diligence (migrant labor conditions, wages, health & safety, and grievance mechanisms) in vineyard-linked supply chains
Standards- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- BRCGS Food Safety
- IFS Food