Foreign Trade

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 …

March, 2025… The March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found 62% of ag economists think the row crop side of agriculture is currently in a recession, and 85% think the situation will accelerate consolidation on farms and among agribusinesses. ADM and Syngenta are just two of the latest companies to announce …

Türkiye’s southeastern Anatolian province of Gaziantep aims to create new collaborations and commercial opportunities in the food industry by bringing together local and global sector representatives with the MFF Middle East Food Fair to be held between 7-9 May 2025. Gaziantep continues its preparations to host the Middle East Food …

Press release… Stating that the Japanese people consume healthy and quality food, Emre Uygun, Chair of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters Association, said, “The Japanese people have recently braked in consumption due to the rise in inflation figures in Japan in recent years and the depreciation of the …

Press release… Celal Kadooğlu, Chair of the Southeastern Anatolia Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that the share of the Southeastern region was 66 percent in the two-month period when Türkiye’s total pasta exports were 144 million dollars. Pointing out that it is a great chance for …

Stating that agricultural production and access to safe food is a strategic issue, Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) President Mustafa Gültepe said, “The strategic importance of agriculture will surge even more in the future. Food and agriculture are among our most advantageous sectors in exports. In this field; we have long …

Press release… Turkish food products were introduced in Japan… Foodex Japan2025 Fair, the largest food fair in the Far East, was the stage for the show of Turkish food products between 11-14 March 2025. Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB) organised Türkiye’s National Participation in Foodex Fair for the 25th time with …