Turkey's exports of cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products have seen an 18% increase in the first seven months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, reaching $4.803 billion. The biggest markets for these exports were Iraq, Iran, and Germany. The total exports for the 12 months ending August 1, 2021, were $8.32 billion, a 14% increase from the previous year. The Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters' Association aims to reach $10 billion in exports for 2022. The sector accounted for 41% of Turkey's total food exports last year, which totaled $19.5 billion.