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Despite regional conflict and economic volatility, Türkiye’s flour industry boosted exports by 37 percent in April compared to the same month last year, according to Mesut Çakmak, president of the Turkish Flour Industrialists’ Federation (TUSAF).
Çakmak told state-run Anadolu Agency that exporters shipped 215,800 tonnes of flour in April 2026, up from 156,000 tonnes in April 2025. The value of those exports rose from 59 million to 80 million dollars over the same period.
The growth comes amid rising protectionism and instability in neighbouring countries. For the first four months of 2026, the sector exported 713,000 tonnes valued at 260 million dollars.
“We know we can reach and even exceed an export volume of 3 million tonnes for 2026,” Çakmak said, noting the industry had previously reached highs of 3.6 million tonnes.
“If we do not stand in our own way, there is no competitor on the field that can match our quality and experience,” he added.
The federation is currently focused on diversifying product lines and markets through technological upgrades and quality control. Çakmak emphasized that Türkiye aims to secure more than 25 percent of the 12-million-tonne global flour export market.
To achieve this, the sector is leveraging capacity and competitive pricing to challenge rivals like Russia and Egypt in African and Arab markets. Çakmak noted that with continued government support and diplomatic initiatives, the industry is poised to meet “incredible targets” despite the ongoing pressures of war and rising costs…
