Barley shortfall will push imports to about 1.7 million tonnes to satisfy domestic feed demand, particularly from livestock producers.
TMO’s intervention reflects broader efforts to balance domestic price dynamics with international competitiveness.
Türkiye’s flour exports to Syria increased from 267,000 tons in 2023 to 326,000 tons in 2024.
Of the total crop, about 3.5 million tonnes is expected to be durum wheat, used mainly in pasta production.
Producers fear that a wave of duty-free imports could depress farmgate prices just as new-season barley and corn enter the domestic market.