Market
Kidney beans (dry common beans traded under dried-bean tariff lines) are produced in Türkiye, with 2023 dry-bean production reported at 240 thousand tons and production concentrated in Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia. Key producing provinces in 2023 include Nevşehir (42 thousand tons), Bitlis (35), Niğde (34), Konya (32) and Karaman (18). Türkiye participates in both import and export flows for dried beans; in the 2023/24 marketing year (July–June) exports were 67,135 tons and imports were 73,637 tons. Import origins and export destinations are concentrated, creating compliance and logistics sensitivity for traders and packers.
Market RoleProducer with supplemental imports (net importer in 2023/24 marketing year) and active exporter
Domestic RoleStaple pulse for domestic consumption alongside other dry legumes; domestic demand is large relative to production in some marketing years.
SeasonalityDry-bean harvest activity is observed in late summer in some provinces (e.g., a provincial directorate referenced the 2024 dry-bean harvest season in late August).
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with Türkiye’s border control requirements for plant products (Plant Quarantine Regulation framework) and/or Turkish Food Codex pesticide maximum residue limits can lead to detention, rejection, or forced remedial actions, disrupting shipments of dried beans.Confirm the GTİP line and whether a phytosanitary certificate is required for the specific bean product; run pre-shipment residue testing against Turkish Food Codex MRLs, and align documentation (origin, invoice, packing list, customs filings) before dispatch.
Logistics MediumTürkiye’s dried-bean market balance relies on trade flows; in 2023/24 marketing year imports (73,637 tons) were concentrated in origins such as Egypt, Argentina and Canada, making procurement sensitive to freight cost volatility and route disruption.Diversify origins and shipment schedules, contract freight where feasible, and maintain safety stock for key customer programs.
Production Constraints MediumDomestic dry-bean production has been linked to constraints such as high input costs, insufficient certified seed use, limited mechanization and inadequate pest/disease control, which can reduce planted area and output in producing provinces.Use contract farming with agronomic support, promote certified seed and integrated pest management, and diversify sourcing across key producing provinces and import origins.
FAQ
Which Turkish provinces were leading producers of dry beans in 2023?In 2023, leading provinces in the dry-bean production table were Nevşehir (42 thousand tons), Bitlis (35), Niğde (34), Konya (32) and Karaman (18).
Where did Türkiye import dried beans from in the 2023/24 marketing year (July–June)?In 2023/24, the largest reported import origins were Egypt (36,312 tons), Argentina (12,700), Canada (8,945), Kyrgyzstan (4,453), the United States (3,437) and Ethiopia (3,115).
Where did Türkiye export dried beans to in the 2023/24 marketing year (July–June)?In 2023/24, major reported export destinations included Iraq (31,229 tons), Algeria (21,503), Germany (2,407), Kosovo (1,748) and Syria (1,537).