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The wheat and barley harvest continues toward conclusion in Turkey, with a surprisingly better performance than expected after generous spring rains following a historic winter drought.

This report outlines specific requirements for importing food and agricultural products into Turkey and should be read in conjunction with the FAIRS Export Certificate report.

Amid economic headwinds, Turkey’s retail food sector continues to grow, fueled by a young population of 85 million and a rising middle class.

Decree published in the Official Gazette, import tariffs on wheat, barley, and corn are reduced to zero, from 45, 35, and 25 percent, respectively.

The number of tourists entering the country continued to increase but the real value of tourist receipts decreased in 2019.

Turkey’s marketing year (MY) 2020/21 corn planting area is expected to be about 620,000 hectares (ha) and production will total 7 million metric tons (MMT).

Turkey’s sugar beet production is forecast at 19 MMT in MY 2020/21 and is expected to result in 2.75 MMT of sugar.

Turkey’s Marketing Year (MY) 2020/21 sunflowerseed area and production is estimated at 720,000 hectares and 1.56 million MT (MMT).