Turkey: Cereals and pulses are brought to the tables of 164 countries from the Southeast

Published Jun 17, 2021

Tridge summary

The Southeast Anatolia Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters' Association has reported a 15.6% increase in exports in the first five months of 2021, totaling 977 million 502 thousand dollars. The majority of these exports were to the Middle East, with Iraq being the top destination. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the association is working to improve branding and qualify its workforce to enhance export speed and efficiency. The products exported include pasta, wheat flour, vegetable oils, and various feeds, among others.

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Southeast Anatolia Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters' Association Board of Directors convened under the chairmanship of Mahsum Altunkaya and evaluated the agenda. President Mahsum Altunkaya, who made an evaluation after the meeting where the export figures of the first five months of 2021 as well as the problems of the sector were discussed, said that 2021 was a challenging year for many sectors around the world, just like 2020, as well as the increase in raw material prices due to the pandemic. He stated that the problems still continue, but despite everything, the exporters are working hard to achieve the best and reach the targets. Altunkaya stated that in May 2021, 186 million 367 thousand dollars were exported from the Southeast with an increase of 16 percent compared to the previous year, and in the five-month period covering the January-May 2021 period, 977 million 502 thousand dollars of exports increased by 15.6 percent compared to the previous period. He ...

Source: Sondakika