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For marketing year (MY) 2025/26, Turkiye’s production of wheat and barley, most of which are dry farmed, is forecast lower year-over-year because of drier-than-normal weather conditions.

India has extended the policy of unrestricted imports of yellow peas at zero duty until March 31, 2026. On May 30, 2025, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued a custom notification continuing the import duty exemption on yellow peas through March 31, 2026.

India presents both significant opportunities and notable challenges for U.S. food and beverage exports. As the world’s fastest-growing major economy and currently the fifth largest globally, India is projected to rise to third place by 2028.

The 2025 Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Export Certificate Report for Türkiye lists the major export certificates and other requirements expected by the Turkish government for food and agricultural product exports to Türkiye.

Post estimates India’s ethanol production in calendar year (CY) 2025 to reach 10.5 billion liters (BL), marking a 46 percent increase over 2024 due to improved feedstock availability and favorable monsoon conditions.

The 2025 Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Annual Country Report for Türkiye outlines specific requirements for importing food and agricultural products into Türkiye and should be read in conjunction with the 2025 FAIRS Export Certificate Report for Türkiye.

On May 27, 2025, the Indian Metrological Department forecast an above-normal precipitation in the upcoming 2025 monsoon in most parts of the country.

Amid economic headwinds, Turkiye's retail food sector continues to grow, fueled by a young population of 85 million and a rising middle class. The sector is predominantly made up of domestic discount chains, and most of the food on store shelves is produced locally.

Unexpected spring frost led to crop damage in citrus, fruit, and tree nut orchards throughout Turkiye. The Turkish government responded by providing financial compensation to farmers, hoping to stem their losses. Post will continue to monitor the effects of these weather events in the coming harvest season.

On May 30, 2025, India reduced its import duty on crude soybean, sunflower, and palm oil from 20 percent to 10 percent, lowering the effective duty to 16.5 percent.

This report is being prepared for U.S. exporters seeking to export animal products and byproducts to Türkiye.

India published guidelines for accepting recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) as a food contact material. These guidelines are in alignment with its recently published measure that aims to enhance food safety standards by allowing the use of rPET for food packing, storage, and distribution.