In February, Turkey's grain sector exports decreased by 11.1% year-over-year, totaling $833.4 million. Despite this, the Istanbul Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters' Association (İHBİR) saw an 11.4% increase in exports to $253.3 million, led by Iraq, the USA, and Russia. İHBİR's Chairman, Kazım Taycı, expressed optimism for the sector's performance in 2023, citing productive meetings with purchasing delegations from Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Iran, and Cameroon. The association aims to expand its export strategy to distant countries and increase participation in international fairs, with a goal of setting records in the centenary of the Republic.