The Southeastern Anatolia Region in Turkey has seen a significant increase in agricultural exports in the first half of the year, reaching $1.21 billion with a growth of 18.1% in value and 8% in quantity. The region, which is responsible for 29.1% of Turkey's cereal, pulse, oilseed, and product exports, shipped 1.87 million tons to 168 countries and free zones. Pasta, vegetable oils, and wheat flour were the primary exports. Iraq was the main importer, followed by Syria and Djibouti. There was a 1,008% increase in exports to Iran compared to the previous year.