Turkey to offer 500 thsd tons of wheat for export after record harvest

The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has announced two international tenders to sell a total of 500 thsd tons of wheat amid a record harvest and substantial domestic inventories. In particular, a tender for the export of 400 thsd tons of milling wheat is scheduled for November 17, 2026, followed by another tender for 100 thsd tons of durum wheat on November 18. Selling grain on international markets is expected to help reduce excess supplies and provide additional marketing opportunities.

According to USDA FAS estimates, Turkey’s wheat production reached a record 23 mln tons in 2026, supported by favorable weather conditions and high yields. Large volumes of the new crop contributed to the accumulation of grain stocks held by TMO, which exceeded 10 mln tons following the harvest. Under these conditions, Turkey is stepping up export sales to ease pressure on the domestic market.

The record harvest is also significantly reducing the country’s need for imported wheat. According to USDA FAS forecasts, Turkey could cut its wheat imports by 56% in the 2026/27 marketing year, to 2.8 mln tons.

In previous years, Turkey purchased substantial volumes of wheat from international markets, including Ukraine, using imported grain to produce flour and pasta for subsequent export. According to UN Comtrade, Turkey imported around 5.7 mln tons of wheat in 2024, including nearly 800 thsd tons from Ukraine.

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