Turkey Frozen Food Market - By Product Type: Frozen Vegetables & Fruits, Frozen Meat & Poultry, Frozen Fish & Seafood, Ready-to-Eat Meals (local, international), Frozen Snacks (fries, pizza, börek, pastries), Frozen Dairy (ice cream, desserts); By Distribution Channel: Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Discount Stores (BİM, A101, Şok), Online Grocery Apps (Getir, Migros Sanal Market, HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Institutional Buyers); By Consumer Segment: Young Urban Consumers, Working-Class Families, Export-Grade Institutional Buyers
1 | Market Overview:
The frozen food market in Turkey is expanding rapidly, driven by changing dietary preferences, rising urbanisation, and the increasing need for time-saving meal solutions. Turkey’s dynamic young population and growing middle class are embracing frozen formats such as ready meals, vegetables, snacks, and meat products. Additionally, the surge in dual-income households and the growth of modern grocery retail and e-commerce platforms have helped push frozen food into mainstream shopping baskets. Government support for local cold chain infrastructure and export-oriented processing plants further fuels market development.
2 | Market Size and Forecast
|
Year |
Market Value (USD Million) |
Notes |
|
2019 |
1,300 |
Historical baseline |
|
2024 |
1,910 |
Five-year CAGR 7.9% |
|
2031 |
3,430 |
Seven-year CAGR 8.6% |
Turkey’s frozen food market is set to more than double by 2031, led by growth in convenience-driven segments and export-grade production capabilities.
3 | Key Market Drivers
4 | Market Challenges
5 | Competitive Landscape
The market is highly competitive, with a mix of local giants, international brands, and fast-growing private label offerings. Export-oriented firms are gaining ground domestically through scale and innovation.
Market Share Estimates (2024):
|
Company |
Estimated Market Share |
Key Strengths |
|
SuperFresh |
25% |
Pioneering brand in frozen pizza, vegetables, and pastries |
|
Penguen Gıda |
18% |
Strong in vegetables and export-oriented production |
|
Kerevitaş |
16% |
Diversified portfolio including meat, seafood, and ready meals |
|
Private Labels (Migros, A101, BİM) |
27% |
Competitive pricing, national reach |
|
International Brands & Niche Importers |
14% |
Focused on premium, global flavours |
6 | Market Segmentation
By Product Type:
By Distribution Channel:
By Consumer Segment:
7 | Strategic Outlook
Producers should focus on value-added convenience and invest in flavour localisation (e.g., spicy börek, Anatolian-style meals). Expanding energy-efficient cold chains and offering family-size SKUs will meet evolving demand. Private label partnerships and sustainable packaging innovation will enhance competitive edge.
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