Beyond serving domestic demand, the mill is expected to supply export markets.
Current conditions make it nearly impossible for producers to break even.
Türkiye’s flour exports to Syria increased from 267,000 tons in 2023 to 326,000 tons in 2024.
Kazakhstan’s wheat exports are forecast to fall to 8.6 million tonnes, down 1.6 million tonnes year-on-year.
Of the total crop, about 3.5 million tonnes is expected to be durum wheat, used mainly in pasta production.