Turkey Introduces New Quota for Duty-Free Corn Import

Turkey is opening a new quota for duty-free corn imports of 500,000 tons, after a decision by the country's president was published in the state gazette. The import permit for 500,000 tons of corn is valid from July 15, 2025, with the quantity able to be filled by the end of the month - through July 31 inclusive, according to the decision cited by Bloomberg NT. Turkey has displaced Spain as the top importer of Ukrainian corn In practice, corn will enter the country without being charged the 130% duty valid for the rest of the year. According to data from the local Farmers' Union, such a quota is being permitted for the fourth time within a few months since October 2024. Corn import quotas with 0% duties of 1 million tons were opened in October 2024, March 2025, and May 2025, and 3 million tons of corn have been imported into the country so far, the organization reports. The renewed corn import quota of 500,000 tons has therefore provoked criticism from farmers. Corn producers in ...