Turkey wheat imports and grain market prices show significant shifts

Turkey has experienced a substantial increase in wheat imports during the first eight months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Bread wheat imports rose by approximately 55%, reaching 3.12 million tons, while durum wheat (pasta wheat) imports saw a dramatic 14.7-fold increase, climbing from 29.56 thousand tons to 434.35 thousand tons.

In the domestic grain market, prices for several commodities fluctuated during the week of October 5–9, 2026. Bread wheat prices fell by 419 TL per ton, ending the week at 17,217 TL. Similarly, durum wheat prices decreased by 343 TL per ton to 17,976 TL. In contrast, barley and corn prices saw modest increases. The most significant decline occurred in oat prices, which dropped by 1,908 TL per ton, representing an 11.07% decrease.