Persimmons production in Turkey
In 2024 Turkey produced 142,584 t of persimmons, the 6th largest in the world (2.83% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 326%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 8,980 ha, yield 15.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 142,584 t
- World rank
- 6 of 17
- 10-year change
- +326%
- Record
- 142,584 t
- 2024
Persimmons in Turkey, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Turkey compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.8%
- 0.75% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 15.9
- world 4.1 (+284%)
- kg per person
- 1.63
- world 0.62
- 10-year change
- +326%
- world +12%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Brazil | 177,610 | 3.5% |
| 5 | Japan | 167,300 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Turkey | 142,584 | 2.8% |
| 7 | Taiwan | 64,676 | 1.3% |
| 8 | Uzbekistan | 63,797 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of persimmons
Share of the world total; Turkey is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 142,584 | +12% | 8,980 | 15.88 |
| 2023 | 127,314 | +30% | 8,019 | 15.88 |
| 2022 | 97,560 | +26% | 4,952 | 19.70 |
| 2021 | 77,131 | +27% | 4,122 | 18.71 |
| 2020 | 60,661 | +18% | 3,607 | 16.82 |
| 2019 | 51,317 | +9.9% | 3,173 | 16.17 |
| 2018 | 46,676 | +23% | 2,984 | 15.64 |
| 2017 | 38,043 | +9.8% | 2,454 | 15.50 |
| 2016 | 34,650 | +2.7% | 2,187 | 15.84 |
| 2015 | 33,725 | +0.8% | 2,079 | 16.22 |
| 2014 | 33,470 | +0.7% | 2,062 | 16.23 |
| 2013 | 33,232 | +4.6% | 2,264 | 14.68 |
| 2012 | 31,765 | +12% | 8,570 | 3.71 |
| 2011 | 28,295 | +7.7% | 8,000 | 3.54 |
| 2010 | 26,277 | +3.9% | 7,340 | 3.58 |
| 2009 | 25,281 | +4.0% | 7,040 | 3.59 |
| 2008 | 24,302 | +2.5% | 6,780 | 3.58 |
| 2007 | 23,713 | +23% | 6,700 | 3.54 |
| 2006 | 19,297 | +7.2% | 5,890 | 3.28 |
| 2005 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 5,900 | 3.05 |
| 2004 | 17,000 | +13% | 5,700 | 2.98 |
| 2003 | 15,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 2.73 |
| 2002 | 15,000 | +11% | 5,500 | 2.73 |
| 2001 | 13,500 | +13% | 5,070 | 2.66 |
| 2000 | 12,000 | +4.3% | 5,000 | 2.40 |
| 1999 | 11,500 | +9.5% | 4,200 | 2.74 |
| 1998 | 10,500 | +5.0% | 4,000 | 2.63 |
| 1997 | 10,000 | +6.4% | 3,750 | 2.67 |
| 1996 | 9,400 | +2.2% | 3,570 | 2.63 |
| 1995 | 9,200 | −1.1% | 3,440 | 2.67 |
| 1994 | 9,300 | −7.0% | 3,330 | 2.79 |
| 1993 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,070 | 3.26 |
| 1992 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 3,050 | 3.28 |
| 1991 | 10,000 | — | 2,940 | 3.40 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 912 t USD 1.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 25 of 73
- Imports
- 3,308 t USD 2.2 m
- Importer rank
- 21 of 120
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of persimmons in Turkey?
Turkey produced 142,584 t in 2024, 2.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Turkey rank in the world for production of persimmons?
Turkey ranked 6th of 17 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 78.1% of the world total.
How has the production of persimmons in Turkey changed?
It rose by 326% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of persimmons in Turkey?
15.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (142,584 t from 8,980 ha), against a world average of 4.1 t/ha.
Does Turkey export or import persimmons?
In 2024 Turkey reported exports of 912 t (USD 1.2 m) and imports of 3,308 t (USD 2.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.