Turkey has set a quota for duty-free imports of 500 thsd tons of corn
Turkey has introduced a quota for duty-free imports of 500,000 tons of corn from July 14 to 31, 2025, via a decree signed by President Erdogan. Imports outside this quota will face a 130% duty. Turkey allows duty-free imports if the corn is processed and re-exported. The country’s 2025 corn crop is forecast at 7.8 million tons.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signed a decree introducing a quota for duty-free imports of 500,000 tons of corn from July 14 to 31, 2025.
The duty on corn imports outside the quota is 130%. In addition, Turkish importers have the right to import corn without paying duty if the products of its processing are then exported.
In August, Turkey will begin harvesting its own corn crop. According to forecasts by the US Department of Agriculture, it will amount to 7.8 million tons (7.1 million tons last season). The US Department of Agriculture estimates the need for corn imports at 2.8 (4.7) million tons.
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Source : Ukr Agro Consult
