The Türkiye-based representative office of the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA Post) unveils an enticing projection, forecasting a bumper crop of almonds and walnuts in the 2023-24 season. The figures, like the rich flavors of these nuts, promise a delightful twist for importers.
Almonds, the timeless delight, take center stage in this report. The USDA Post estimates a rise in almond production, reaching 24,000 tonnes during the 2023-24 season, a savory ascent from the 22,500 tonnes yielded in the preceding season. This upswing spells a tale of growth in Turkish almond orchards. Delving into the nutty details, the report reveals that Türkiye boasts an impressive 21.2 million almond trees. Among this orchard’s ensemble, 13.6 million productive trees sway in the breeze, with an additional 7.6 million trees yet to reach their fruitful prime. This vibrant orchard landscape sets the stage for a spectacular yield.
According to the USDA Post’s report, the almond inventory for the 2023-24 marketing season is projected at a substantial 74,500 tonnes. This abundant supply combines the previous season’s stock of 500 tonnes, an expected production of 24,000 tonnes, and an estimated import of 50,000. The nutty math continues: 25,000 tonnes are poised for export, tantalizing taste buds in foreign lands, while a substantial 49,000 tonnes are destined for domestic consumption. The result? A surplus of 500 tonnes is poised to enrich the almond treasury as the season draws close.
In the world of walnuts, Türkiye is home to a remarkable 27.6 million walnut trees. Among this forest of fruitful potential, 15.35 million trees bear the fruit of labor, while another 12.25 million trees rest in anticipation of their productive destiny. According to the USDA Post’s report, the new season will see a commendable stockpile of 1,300 tonnes of walnuts at its dawn. As the season unfolds, a generous production of 69,000 tonnes joins forces with an import of 100,000 tonnes, leading to a grand total of 170,300 tonnes of walnuts in Turkey. The nation’s nutty consumption tale unfolds, with 136,000 tonnes relishing a domestic destiny and 33,000 tonnes embarking on global adventures through export. As the season’s curtain falls, a surplus of 1,300 tonnes adds to the walnut bounty.
For importers worldwide, the prospects are as tantalizing as a freshly cracked walnut. Türkiye, the land of delights, prepares to share its almond and walnut treasures, making the upcoming season a nutty adventure.