Turkiye's grain exports to Iraq hit $702M in H1

Shafaq News-Ankara

Iraq ranked asthe largest importer of grains, pulses, oilseeds, and related products fromTurkiye in the first half of this year, purchasing goods worth $701.95 million,Turkiye’s Food Exporters said on Sunday.

The Middle Eastis the largest regional market for these products, importing more than $1.79billion, followed by Africa with over $1.475 billion and the European Unionwith more than $720 million.

Turkiyeexported $5.847 billion worth of the sector’s products to 212 countries fromJanuary to June 2026. Sunflower seeds were the country's top export in thesector, generating $663 million, followed by chocolate and cocoa products at$500 million, and confectionery and biscuits at $486 million.

Last year, Iraqranked as the largest importer of grain, legumes, and oilseed products fromsoutheastern Turkiye between January and November, with imports totaling $871.9million, according to the Southeast Anatolian Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds andProducts Exporters' Association (GAIB).