Sorghum production in Turkey
In 2024 Turkey produced 96 t of sorghum, the 100th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. The record was 390 t in 2009. Area harvested: 12 ha, yield 8.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 96 t
- World rank
- 100 of 107
- 10-year change
- +19%
- Record
- 390 t
- 2009
Sorghum in Turkey, 2004–2024 (tonnes)
Turkey compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 8.0
- world 1.5 (+451%)
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 7.87
- 10-year change
- +19%
- world −5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Peru | 240 | 0.00% |
| 99 | Sri Lanka | 160 | 0.00% |
| 100 | Turkey | 96 | 0.00% |
| 101 | Azerbaijan | 95 | 0.00% |
| 102 | Bangladesh | 61 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sorghum
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 | 96 | +433% | 12 | 8.00 |
| 2023 | 18 | +5.9% | 6 | 3.00 |
| 2022 | 17 | −32% | 6 | 2.83 |
| 2021 | 25 | +400% | 7 | 3.57 |
| 2020 | 5 | +25% | 1 | 5.00 |
| 2019 | 4 | +33% | 1 | 4.00 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0.0% | 1 | 3.00 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0.0% | 1 | 3.00 |
| 2016 | 3 | −25% | 1 | 3.00 |
| 2015 | 4 | −95% | 1 | 4.00 |
| 2014 | 81 | −78% | 20 | 4.05 |
| 2013 | 361 | +217% | 136 | 2.65 |
| 2012 | 114 | −37% | 15 | 7.60 |
| 2011 | 180 | −18% | 26 | 6.92 |
| 2010 | 220 | −44% | 31 | 7.10 |
| 2009 | 390 | +242% | 76 | 5.13 |
| 2008 | 114 | −1.7% | 37 | 3.08 |
| 2007 | 116 | −49% | 36 | 3.22 |
| 2006 | 229 | +15% | 88 | 2.60 |
| 2005 | 200 | −43% | 86 | 2.33 |
| 2004 | 350 | — | 150 | 2.33 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,813 t USD 373,000
- Exporter rank
- 28 of 76
- Imports
- 2,633 t USD 464,000
- Importer rank
- 45 of 130
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 sorghum in Turkey?
Turkey produced 96 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Turkey rank in the world for production of sorghum?
Turkey ranked 100th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 13.6% of the world total.
How has the production of sorghum in Turkey changed?
It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −5.8% for the world. The record was 390 t in 2009.
What is the yield of sorghum in Turkey?
8.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (96 t from 12 ha), against a world average of 1.5 t/ha.
Does Turkey export or import sorghum?
In 2024 Turkey reported exports of 1,813 t (USD 373,000) and imports of 2,633 t (USD 464,000), 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.