Turkey Barley Market 2025/26: Import Dependency, Rising Prices and Strategic Competition

in aggregated production and consumption data underline the rigidity of feed demand. With feed use stabilizing near 6.2–6.5 M mt, imports become unavoidable. Import requirements of roughly 1.2 M mt are already shaping trade flows and intensifying competition among suppliers from the EU, russia and Ukraine. Procurement activity reveals a steady upward adjustment in price levels. Recent tenders and domestic sales point to barley values in the range of USD 260–269/mt on import basis, while local market prices approached TRY 14,500/mt. These figures indicate that price pressure is driven by structural dependency rather than short-term shortages. Trade flow dynamics suggest a clear reshuffling of supplier roles. EU shipments dominated early in the season, russia strengthened its position through competitive offers and flexible logistics, while Ukraine’s participation remained limited as exporters focused on higher-margin corn and wheat. Monthly shipment patterns and comparative ...