Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRoasted & Ground
Industry PositionConsumer Beverage Product
Market
Ground coffee in Türkiye is an import-dependent market: green coffee beans are imported and roasted/ground domestically for Turkish coffee-style consumption as well as modern café formats. Turkish coffee culture and tradition (inscribed by UNESCO in 2013) emphasizes very fine grinding and stove brewing, shaping local product specifications. Trade data indicate Türkiye imported USD 173.996 million (67,663,100 kg) of non-roasted coffee (HS 090111) and USD 56.871 million (7,631,280 kg) of roasted coffee (HS 090121) in 2021, highlighting reliance on imported raw material and some finished coffee inflows. Product definitions and labeling for ground coffee are set out in the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Coffee and Coffee Extracts (Tebliğ No: 2016/7), alongside general contaminants and additives rules.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer and processing market (net importer of coffee; domestic roasting and grinding)
Domestic RoleHigh-consumption market with significant domestic roasting/grinding for retail and foodservice
SeasonalityYear-round availability driven by imports; no meaningful domestic coffee harvest season for commercial supply.
Risks
Price Volatility HighTürkiye is import-dependent for coffee inputs, so global coffee price swings and FX volatility can sharply raise local currency costs and disrupt purchasing plans for roasters and retailers.Use staged buying/contracting, price-adjustment clauses, and diversified origin sourcing; maintain safety stock aligned to lead times and shelf-life.
Food Safety MediumOchratoxin A and other contaminants can trigger non-compliance and potential recalls or import detentions; monitoring is relevant for Turkish coffee-style ground products sold domestically.Require supplier COAs, implement risk-based testing (incoming green coffee and finished ground coffee), and align specifications with Turkish Food Codex contaminants requirements.
Logistics MediumOcean freight chokepoint disruptions (e.g., Suez/Panama pressures) can raise shipping costs and extend transit times, affecting landed costs and freshness planning for imported coffee inputs.Build lead-time buffers, diversify shipping routes/origins where feasible, and secure flexible freight contracts during volatile periods.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMislabeling or product definition non-conformance (e.g., naming/decaf-related statements) under the Turkish Food Codex coffee communiqué can lead to enforcement action and commercial disruption.Run label/legal review against Tebliğ No: 2016/7 and maintain documented formulation and caffeine-related substantiation where applicable.
Labor & Human Rights MediumCoffee supply chains can carry upstream child labor or forced labor risks in certain origin countries, creating reputational and buyer-compliance exposure for Türkiye importers and brands.Implement risk-based due diligence aligned to OECD-FAO guidance; prioritize certified/verified suppliers and maintain audit/corrective-action documentation.
Sustainability- Upstream deforestation/biodiversity and climate-risk exposure in coffee origin countries can create reputational and supply continuity risk for Türkiye buyers
- Packaging waste and recyclability expectations in modern trade channels
Labor & Social- Upstream child labor and forced labor risks are documented for coffee in multiple origin countries, requiring risk-based due diligence in sourcing
Standards- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- BRCGS Food Safety
- IFS Food
FAQ
Which Turkish regulation specifically covers ground coffee product definitions and labeling?The Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Coffee and Coffee Extracts (Tebliğ No: 2016/7) covers green coffee, roasted coffee beans, ground coffee, and coffee extracts, and includes product and labeling provisions for these categories.
Is Türkiye mainly a producer or an importer for coffee used in ground coffee products?Türkiye is primarily an importer for coffee: UN Comtrade-based data show large imports of non-roasted coffee (HS 090111) used as input for domestic roasting/grinding, alongside imports of roasted coffee (HS 090121).
What is a key food-safety risk Turkish ground coffee sellers monitor?Ochratoxin A is a relevant mycotoxin risk for roasted/ground coffee; a recent study of Turkish coffee samples found widespread detection with occasional exceedances versus regulatory limits, so importers and roasters typically manage this through supplier assurance and testing.