Foreign Trade

Press release… Unlocking Opportunities for Regional and Global Growth… Djibouti City, Djibouti – 9 April 2025 Global turbulence, much of it self-inflicted, dominated discussions at the second edition of the Djibouti Forum. Nonetheless, business leaders appeared relatively optimistic, and this wakeup call may turn out to be a good omen …

Press release… Dried fig exporters expect a more constructive cooperation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to solve the aflatoxin and ochratoxin problem. Stating that aflatoxin and ochratoxin formation increased in dried fig exports in the 2024/25 season due to climate change, Mehmet Ali Işık, Chair of the Aegean …

The Ministry of Trade, which temporarily stopped the export of lemons for the stability of the domestic market, took a step back after the reactions of the producers. Minister Ömer Bolat announced that the ban, which started on 8 April, was lifted after the evaluations made. The Ministry of Trade …

Turkish authorities announced Monday a decision to temporarily suspend exports of lemons, starting April 8, citing supply security priority and balancing supply and demand of the product in the country. Considering the cold weather and frost cases experienced in certain regions of the country recently, it has been decided in …

In the first 3 months of the year, Italy, Germany and Kazakhstan were the countries that exported the most peanuts… April, 2025, Şanlıurfa… In the first 3 months of the year, 59 million 759 thousand dollars worth of peanut exports were made to 66 countries from Türkiye. Peanut, which attracts …

Press release… 04/04/2025 Rising vegetable oil quotations offset lower prices for wheat, maize, rice and sugar… Rome – The FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark of world food commodity price developments, remained largely unchanged in March from its revised February value, as declines in world cereal and sugar quotations offset a notable …

Hayrettin Uçak, the head of an Aegean Fresh Fruit and vegetable Exporters’ Association, highlighted the significant development in the Turkish tropical fruit sector and its remarkable benefits on the nation. “Tropical fruits offer high added value, making them a profitable choice for farmers. Additionally, instead of relying on imports from …

Türkiye, traditionally recognized for its temperate crops, has made significant strides in tropical fruit production in recent years, effectively meeting domestic demand and broadening its reach in export markets. What began as a hobby for a few farmers, tropical fruit farming has thrived in Türkiye’s Mediterranean climate, scaling up significantly and becoming a vital …

Regional conflicts, climate crises, and economic uncertainties are pushing countries toward protectionist measures in food and agricultural exports and endangering global food supply security, warned Ayşegül Selışık, deputy representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Türkiye. Speaking to state-run Anadolu Agency, Selışık highlighted agriculture as one of the sectors …

Press release… Birol Celep, Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), stated that inflation, which has been at zero level for many years in Japan, rose to 4 percent in 2024, that the Japanese have put the brakes on consumption for now due to high …