Turkey's Cocoa Exports Reach Record $1.7 Billion in 2025
Turkey's Cocoa Exports Reach Record $1.7 Billion in 2025
Turkey's cocoa exports reached a historic high of $1.66 billion in 2025, approaching the $1.7 billion mark. The figures were released by the Turkish Statistical Institute.
Five-Year Growth Trajectory
Over the past five years, cocoa exports have increased by 114.7%. Export revenues stood at:
- 2021: $775 million
- 2022: $942 million
- 2023: $1.02 billion
- 2024: $1.12 billion
- 2025: $1.66 billion (record high)
Total cocoa exports during this five-year period exceeded $5.5 billion.
Turkey's Role: Processing, Not Production
Although cocoa is not cultivated in Turkey on a commercial scale — aside from small experimental projects in the Mediterranean region — the country plays a significant role as a processor of imported cocoa beans.
Turkey specializes in producing value-added cocoa products, including cocoa powder, chocolate, and other confectionery goods for international markets. The transformation of raw cocoa into finished products has significantly boosted export revenues.
Turkey has established itself as a major processing hub, converting imported raw cocoa beans into high-value finished products for global markets.
Major Export Destinations in 2025
In 2025, the largest importer of Turkish cocoa products was the United States, with imports totaling $244 million.
Other key destinations included:
- Iraq — $175 million
- Iran — $102.8 million
- Saudi Arabia — $74.2 million
- Russia — $69.5 million
Cocoa Imports
To sustain production, Turkey imported $2.2 billion worth of cocoa in 2025. The leading suppliers were:
Top Export Destinations at a Glance
Growing Position in Global Trade
These figures highlight Turkey's expanding role in the global cocoa industry — not as a producer of raw beans, but as a major processor and exporter of high-value cocoa products.
The 114.7% growth over five years demonstrates Turkey's increasing competitiveness in the global confectionery market.
With continued investment in processing capacity and strong demand from key markets including the United States, Iraq, and Iran, Turkey's cocoa sector appears positioned for further growth in the coming years.
Data source: Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) | 2025 figures preliminary
