Turkey Tomato Exports to Russia Fall 47%
Turkish tomato shipments to Russia dropped sharply in January-August 2026 as export prices climbed.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Organic Food
Turkey exported 24,500 tonnes of tomatoes to Russia in January-August 2026, a 47.1% decline from the same period in 2025. The average export value rose 56% year on year to US$1,313.5 per tonne over the same period.
Why it matters
Higher prices for Turkish tomatoes were among the main factors behind the reduction in shipments to Russia. The shift reflects how price increases can reshape trade volumes in a major produce market.
Turkey shipped 24,500 tonnes of tomatoes to Russia from January to August 2026, a drop of 21,800 tonnes from the prior year's pace. The average rouble value rose 37.9% to RUB 102,308 per tonne over the same period, while August's average export value reached US$1,343 per tonne, 40.7% higher than August 2025.
The details
Shipments fell sharply in volume while prices rose across the period, with the average export value in US dollars climbing 56% year on year. In rouble terms, the average export value rose 37.9%, reaching RUB 102,308 per tonne in January-August 2026 compared with RUB 74,215 a year earlier.
Timeline
January-August 2025: baseline period used for year-on-year comparison.
January-August 2026: tomato exports to Russia totaled 24,500 tonnes, down 47.1%.
August 2026: average export value reached US$1,343 per tonne.
Market Landscape
The January-August 2026 figures continue the year-on-year comparison reported in official Turkish export data for Russia. The pattern shows higher unit prices reducing shipment volumes in this bilateral produce trade.
Higher export prices for Turkish tomatoes can translate into more expensive produce in markets that rely on these imports. Shoppers may notice price movements tied to shifts in trade volumes.
The takeaway
Rising export prices can quickly reduce trade volumes, so watching price trends helps explain shifts in imported produce availability.
Further reading
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