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Turkey is forecast to produce 2.3 million metric tons (MMT) of sugar in marketing year (MY) 2015/16 from a planted area of 300,000 hectares.

Turkey is a major honey producer and consumer. Despite the difficulties facing the sector, production is expected to reach 110,000 metric tons in 2015.

Warmer nights in August 2014 led to lower polarity rates in sugar beets and an eventual 10 percent decrease in sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2014/15.