Turkiye: Producers want the restriction on tomato exports to be lifted

Published 2023년 3월 4일

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The article highlights the concerns of producers and exporters in Turkey regarding the government's decision to ban the export of tomatoes until April 14, 2023, due to the need to maintain food supply in earthquake-affected areas. This decision has led to increased tomato prices in the local market, causing harm to the sector. Uludağ Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association has urged the government to reverse the decision, suggesting export quotas instead. The ban is expected to result in the dismissal of thousands of workers and the loss of market opportunities, potentially causing significant damage to the sector and leading to financial losses for exporters and producers.

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With an article published by the Ministry of Agriculture, General Directorate of Food Control on March 02, 2023, the restrictions imposed on the export of some agricultural products in order to ensure food supply security in the earthquake region did not satisfy the producers. In the same article, on the grounds that the increase in tomato prices in the markets and the prohibition of tomato exports until April 14, producers and exporters are of the opinion that the decision taken will harm the sector. Evaluating the decision, Uludağ Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association (UYMSİB) Chairman of the Board Prof. Dr. Senih Yazgan stated that they did not find it right that the decision was taken without sharing information with the producers, related sectors and exporters, and said, "This decision should be reversed immediately. Instead of banning exports, export quotas should be set in proportion to the export capacity of the companies to ensure the protection of our ...

Source: Bursahakimiyet