Turkey's 2025 grain harvest is facing a significant threat due to a severe drought over the past four months, as highlighted by Grain Central. This drought marks a continuation of the drier conditions that led to a weaker harvest in 2024. The Turkish Meteorological Service reports a notable decrease in rainfall across the country compared to previous years, most notably in the Southeastern Anatolia region, which is crucial for winter crop production. This drought has resulted in significantly reduced average rainfall in key grain-producing regions like Central Anatolia and the Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean regions. Despite the anticipated decrease in wheat production for the 2024/25 marketing year, larger grain stocks are available to meet domestic consumption demands. However, the drought and a temporary import restriction under the IPR regime have negatively impacted flour exports, particularly in key African and Middle Eastern markets, including Iraq, leading to a loss in market share for Turkish exporters.