Turkey's January-September Cereal and Pulse Export Data
According to Turkish Exporters Assembly figures, details of the cereal and pulse exports realized in the first nine months of the year and standout products have been announced.
According to Turkish Exporters Assembly data, in the first nine months of the year, the cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector exported 7 million 891 thousand 556 tons of products, generating an income of 8 billion 880 million 522 thousand dollars.
January-September Export Revenue
According to Turkish Exporters Assembly data, in the January-September period, the cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector exported a total of 7 million 891 thousand 556 tons of products. While 8 billion 880 million 522 thousand dollars of revenue was generated from this export, there was a 1.7 percent decrease in value compared to the same period of the last year.
Most Exported Products
In the sector's exports realized during the January-September period, sunflower oil took the highest share with 931 million 949 thousand dollars. Sunflower oil was followed by chocolate and cocoa products with 780 million 791 thousand dollars and sweet biscuits and wafers with 764 million 962 thousand dollars.
Countries with the Highest Exports
Turkey's highest export destination on a country basis in the cereal and pulses sector was Iraq with 1 billion 116 million 874 thousand dollars. Iraq, which took a 12.6 percent share of total exports, was followed by the USA with 668 million 158 thousand dollars and Syria with 402 million 439 thousand dollars.
Delivery Assurance in Global Food Trade
TIM Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Sector Board Chairman Nihat Uysallı emphasized that climate change, drought, and logistical disruptions in global food trade negatively affect supply chains. He stated that reliable supply and timely delivery are beginning to replace price advantage in global trade.
Advantages of the Turkish Food Industry
Nihat Uysallı noted that thanks to its strong and functioning port infrastructure, alternative raw material supply networks, and the ability to instantly respond to market diversity, Turkey is in a position that eliminates delivery risks for global buyers. He stated that its position as a safe haven in world food trade has been reinforced.