According to information collected by an ANADOLA agency based on the data of the Turkish Assembly of Exporters (TIM), the sector of grain, legumes, oilseeds and products for 6 months exported 5 million 997 thousand 318 tons of products in 214 countries and free zones, receiving an income of 6 billion 94 million 668 thousand thousand dollars.
The export of grain, legumes, oilseeds and products, which in January-June last year amounted to 5 billion 830 million 100 thousand dollars, increased by 4.5 percent over the same period of this year.
Chocolate and cocoa products in the first place
The most exported product was chocolate and cocoa -containing products – 618 million 288 thousand dollars, then follow the sunflower seeds – 552 million 960 thousand dollars and sweet, biscuit and waffle products – 467 million 905 thousand dollars.
The largest exports were made to the countries of the Middle East – 2 billion 5 million 904 thousand dollars. In second place was Africa with 1 billion 452 million 930 thousand dollars, and in the third, European countries with 857 million 424 thousand dollars.
The most exported country was Iraq with 921 million 959 thousand dollars. It is followed by the United States with 417 million 180 thousand dollars and Syria with 307 million 178 thousand dollars.
Exports in the United States compared to the same period last year increased by 32.1 percent, and in Syria by 22.3 percent.
Chairman of the Council of the Sector of Grain, Bob, Oil Seeds and Products TIM Akhmet Tiriakioglu told the Anadol to the growth of sector exports.
According to him, it is expected that in the new season the world production of wheat will reach a record level of 808.5 million tons, at the same time in some countries it is expected to reduce reserves:
“Although the consequences of frosts in the spring months continue, the May rains in Turkey contributed to increased productivity in some regions. However, due to losses in barren areas, we expect a decrease in yields to 15 percent of wheat and 25 percent of barley. We believe that the lack of restrictions on wheat imports this year is an important reflection of the agricultural policy for ensuring the reliability of supplies on the other hand, we take into account the costs of manufacturers and the balance of profitability in the domestic market. “