The 2023 exports of the grains, pulses, oilseeds and products sector, which are one of the most important items of Turkey's exports, reached 8 billion dollars, an increase of 12,5 percent compared to last year. Istanbul Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters' Association (IHBİR) completed the year with an export of 14 billion dollars, with an increase of 3,6 percent.
Kazım Taycı, Chairman of the Board of İHBİR, emphasized that they completed the year with a record increase despite the earthquake, global food inflation and protectionism decisions in 2023; He stated that they will focus on the Far East markets, especially the Americas and the African continent, with an export target of 2024 billion dollars in 14.
Taycı also listed the reasons for the increase in exports in 2023; He stated that it is important for the high yield due to good climatic conditions, market diversity, Turkey's geographical location and the development of the 'Made in Turkey' image in processed agricultural products in the world market day by day.
At the meeting attended by Kazım Taycı, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Istanbul Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters Association (IHBİR), which achieved 2023 billion dollars of exports in 3,6, and Board Members; Activities carried out in 2023, 2024 targets and the new road map were shared. According to the announced figures; While Turkey's overall exports of grains, pulses, oilseeds and products reached 8 billion dollars with an increase of 12,5 percent compared to last year, the 12-month exports of the Istanbul Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters' Association (IHBİR) increased by 14 percent compared to the previous year and reached 3,6 billion dollars. It amounted to .XNUMX billion dollars.
Istanbul Cereals Pulses Oily, which includes the sub-sectors of milling and pastry products, Vegetable oils, Oilseeds and fruits, Other food preparations, Sugar and sugar products, Cereals and pulses, Spices, Cocoa products, and where the total number of members has reached 2024 thousand 4 as of 728. In the Seeds and Products Exporters' Association (IHBİR) in 2023; 3 national participation fairs, 1 Info stand participation, 39 company visits, 11 purchasing delegation organizations in 13 different countries, 4 technical training programs, AYTOP and Mega Center export training seminars, Global Pulse Confederation Program, Field visit programs, Ashura and pasta day events works have been signed
MAIN REASONS FOR THE INCREASE IN EXPORTS
Meanwhile, listing the reasons for the increase in exports in 2023, Taycı said, "The first is high yield due to good climatic conditions, the second is our wide market diversity, the third is Turkey's geographical location and the fourth is R&D, especially in our processed agricultural products sector in the last 15-year period." "Due to innovation and investments in machinery and equipment, the 'Made in Turkey' image in processed agricultural products in the world market is developing day by day." He expressed it as:
Stating that Turkey has both political and commercial dialogue relations with Russia and Ukraine, Taycı stated that both imports and exports continue with both countries. Stating that approximately 32,5 million tons of grain were delivered to the world through the Bosphorus Straits and the grain corridor mediated by Turkey, Taycı said, “It was a great service provided to the world in terms of transportation of these products and at the same time transportation at affordable prices. Following the post-war embargo imposed by many countries, Turkey became one of Russia's important supply centers. This situation created much new job opportunities and opportunities. "It has turned into an important trade opportunity with the diplomacy carried out by Turkey and the successful initiatives of the Turkish people." he said.
