The Vegetable Oil Industrialists Association (BYSD) of Turkey has raised concerns over a potential supply shortage due to decreased yields, especially in sunflower crops. BYSD Chairman Tahir Büyükhelvacıgil warned that this could lead to increased prices for consumers if measures are not taken to stock up on crude oil and oil seeds. He highlighted the risks of export restrictions in countries like Russia and Ukraine, which are major suppliers of raw materials to Turkey. Büyükhelvacıgil urged for the creation of a strategic stock of oilseeds and derivatives to ensure food supply stability and predictable pricing.