Turkey raises duty-free import quotas for barley and corn

UkrAgroConsult

On November 8, 2025, the Turkish government approved an increase in duty-free import quotas for barley and corn allocated to the state grain board (TMO). The new quotas allow up to 1 million tonnes of each grain to be imported without customs duties, up from the previous 700,000 tonnes. The decision was published in the Official Gazette (Resmi Gazete) and took effect immediately.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the move aims to stabilize grain prices and ensure sufficient domestic supplies, particularly for the feed and food processing industries. Rising demand for feed grains, driven by drought and higher import costs, has prompted the government to expand access to foreign supplies.

Turkey has repeatedly adjusted its import quotas in recent years as part of efforts to curb food inflation and reduce market volatility. Earlier in 2025, similar measures were taken in May and July to allow duty-free imports of corn in response to strong domestic demand.

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