Türkiye’s Agriculture and Livestock Exports and Government Support
Türkiye exported USD 23,973 million of agricultural products in 8 months. Let’s grow your share.
According to Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TİM) data, Türkiye’s agriculture and livestock exports grew 3.9% between January and August 2026 compared with the same period last year. FIX runs market selection, reaching buyers and the government support application for export costs within a single team.
- USD 23,973MJanuary to August 2026 · TİM
- +3.1%change over the last 12 months
- 12.96%share of total exports · TİM
Where do agricultural exports stand in 2026?
According to TİM data, Türkiye’s agricultural exports reached USD 23.97 billion between January and August 2026, up 3.9% compared with the same period last year.
Over the last 12 months they totalled USD 37.26 billion (+3.1%), a 12.96% share of total exports.
- January to August 2026
- USD 23,973M
- Annual change
- +3.9%
- Share of total exports
- 12.96%
- Last 12 months
- USD 37,258M
Source: TİM consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026 (USD thousand converted to USD million). The definition is TİM’s “I. AGRICULTURE” line; the products fall mostly under HS code (GTİP) chapters 01 to 24.
What drives success in agricultural exports?
These are the criteria we work to: bringing your agricultural production up to global food standards and turning operational risk into financial advantage.
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International certification and traceability
The first condition for success in global food trade is farm-to-fork traceability and the certificates that build trust. We manage your GlobalGAP, Good Agricultural Practices and Organic Farming certification processes; the aim is for your product to set off with the documents the buyer asks for. -
Data-driven demand and seasonality analysis
We use hard data to analyse consumption habits, local production calendars and price fluctuations in target markets. By timing your export route to the periods when your product is scarcest and most valuable, we aim to increase your profitability. -
Cold chain and logistics management
With agricultural products, freshness is the greatest competitive advantage. We manage the logistics and cold chain protocols that protect your products’ shelf life from a strategic perspective, reducing the risk of quality loss. -
Strategic B2B buyer and retail chain networks
We build the connections that take your produce directly to global supermarket chains or large-scale food distributors. We find the right partners to represent your brand in target markets and build a sales network that lasts. -
Support for costly analysis and certification
We identify which government incentives can be used for the sector’s heaviest operational burden: laboratory analyses, pesticide checks and certification. By planning the eligible items of these costs through support programmes, we work to protect your cash flow. -
Sustainability and modernisation investments
We plan which government support, at rates of up to 50%, can be used for technology investments that modernise your agricultural production line and for sustainability-focused projects. We also prepare the application file. The aim is to bring your production capacity up to world standards.
Sourcing agricultural products from Türkiye
According to TİM, Türkiye exported USD 23.97 billion of agricultural products from January to August 2026; over the last 12 months, agriculture made up 12.96% of exports. For food buyers, traceability and certificates such as GlobalGAP and organic certification come before price. Through Import Consulting, FIX finds Turkish producers for your product and season, checks their certificates and capacity, and manages quotations and samples on your behalf.
- Producer search: we list Turkish producers for your product, volume and season (mostly HS chapters 01 to 24).
- Certificate check: we review GlobalGAP, organic and food safety documents, test reports and references for each producer.
- Quotation comparison: we set offers side by side in one report, then negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms and Incoterms for you.
- Samples and introduction: we handle correspondence and sampling and, with your approval, introduce you directly to the supplier you choose.
Which government support can agricultural companies use?
- Market Entry Certificate Support (Pazara Giriş Belgesi Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 19,728,672
- International Trade Fair Support (Yurt Dışı Fuar Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 3,698,274
- Overseas Unit Rent SupportMinistry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 9,862,972
- Promotion Support (Tanıtım Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 19,728,672
- Overseas Market Research Support (Yurt Dışı Pazar Araştırması Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 490,559
- 1507 SME R&D Startup Grant ProgrammeTÜBİTAKSupport rate 75% support rate: 75% TRY 3,500,000
- Strategic Product Support ProgrammeKOSGEBrepayableSupport rate 80% support rate: 80% TRY 10,000,000
Source: current programme legislation of the relevant institutions. Limits may change under each institution’s current legislation; the exact amount is confirmed by the institution’s announcement during the application period.
Programmes are not listed in order of importance.
How does FIX work with agricultural companies?
In agriculture and livestock, success is measured not only by harvest volume but by the product’s traceability across the global food chain.
Discover the strategic capabilities that make your product more competitive in global markets, not just fresher.
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Operational agility
We have built traceability and speed, the most critical threshold in agricultural production, into the way we work. In this market, your product races against its own freshness. We run GlobalGAP, Organic Farming and quarantine processes with a clear plan. We also build agile export strategies that take the time from field to shelf into account from the start. We know that here, time is not money; it is freshness and trust. -
In-depth market insight
We don’t stop at general agricultural reports; we go into the details that directly affect your export success. We analyse seasonal demand swings in the target market, local consumer habits and the harvest calendars of competing producer countries. We base your export route on hard trade data and market intelligence, not assumptions, and plan a data-driven market entry, identifying risks in advance. -
Financial strength and government support
We plan which government incentives can be used for laboratory analysis and certification, the sector’s largest cost items. We manage every support process, from analysis and certification support to overseas warehouse rent assistance and from global trade fairs to digital promotion incentives. For the eligible part of your marketing budget, we run your application to the government’s strategic incentives.
Our solutions for the agricultural sector
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FIX model
International Trade Consulting (UTD®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want buyer research and strategic guidance
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FIX model
Hands-on Export and Business Development (KİVİG®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want a foreign trade team working in the field
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
Who it’s forCompanies that want to move their brand into a higher value-added position
Client results
- Companies served
- 250+
- Active export clients
- 50+
- Target countries
- 150+
- Exports achievedto date
- 250 M $
Figures are compiled from FIX records and updated from a single source.
Some of the companies we work with
How do you export agricultural products?
Exporting agricultural products starts with choosing the right target market based on data. Before shipment, you then meet requirements such as EU food safety and phytosanitary rules.
The decisive step is reaching the purchasing decision-maker directly. FIX runs contact with importers and retail buyers, market data and government support planning within a single team; we don’t just hand you a report, we implement the process with you.
- Product and capacity analysisWe clarify your product group (mostly HS chapters 01 to 24), production capacity and export readiness.
- Target market selectionWe match the large and fast-growing markets in TİM data with your product and set the order of priority.
- Regulatory and document complianceWe plan target market requirements such as EU food safety and phytosanitary rules, along with the testing and certification steps.
- Direct contact with buyersWe reach the people who make the buying decision and manage meetings and quotations with you.
- Support planningWe plan trade fair, promotion, certification and market research costs around the right government support.
What government support exists for agricultural exports?
For agricultural companies, a significant share of export costs such as laboratory analysis, quality certificates and agricultural trade fairs can be financed through government support. Support is open to companies registered in Türkiye. Foreign investors can apply once they have set up a company in Türkiye.
The right support depends on the cost item and company size; the relevant institution makes the final decision, and we prepare your application in its strongest form for that assessment.
- Support for analysis and certification costsGlobal food markets require costly laboratory analyses, pesticide checks and internationally recognised quality certificates. We plan suitable government support for them and manage the application. That way, analysis and certification costs can weigh less on your export budget.
- Grants for modernisation and technology investmentMachinery, equipment and technology investments can bring your agricultural production lines and livestock facilities up to world standards. We identify suitable grant programmes for them and manage the application process. Incentives can ease the pressure that capacity and efficiency investments put on your cash flow.
- Global branding and market entry supportWe plan suitable support programmes for your products’ trademark registrations abroad and the warehouse or office rent you pay in target markets. The same applies to your promotion spending at global agricultural trade fairs. That way, part of your marketing investment can be covered by support.
What should agricultural exporters watch out for?
- International assurance certificates and traceability: Success in global food trade rests on a transparent traceability network that runs from farm to fork. We document your products’ safety with international certificates such as GlobalGAP and organic farming, turning the entry requirement of high-standard markets into a competitive advantage.
- Data-driven seasonal market intelligence: With agricultural products, profitability depends on offering the right product to the right market at the right time. We use data to study the target market’s local production calendar, consumer habits and seasonal demand swings. Then we build your export route around the period when your product is scarcest and most valuable.
- Uninterrupted cold chain and logistics management: In agricultural exports, freshness is your brand’s biggest promise. We build a logistics and cold chain plan with you that extends shelf life. Our aim is to protect product quality all the way to the buyer.
- Document timeline: Planning laboratory analysis and certificate lead times back from your harvest and shipping calendar means the product is not kept waiting.
- Support timing: Planning eligible expenditure before any payment is made means you don’t lose support you’re entitled to.
Other services
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Exports
Export Consulting
We run the export process with you, from market selection to order talks with buyers.
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Exports
Market Entry Project
A data-driven export roadmap; 50% of the cost can be covered by Ministry support.
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Exports
Target Market Research Report
We use data to show where your product is in demand, then prioritise those markets.
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Exports
Potential Customer List
We deliver a list of importers and decision-makers who fit your product, with verified contact details.
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Grants and incentives
Export Support
We plan trade fair, promotion and market entry costs with Ministry of Trade support.
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
We run the TURQUALITY® process end to end, from application to audit and spending management.
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Grants and incentives
TÜBİTAK Consulting
We design and run your R&D and innovation projects under the TÜBİTAK programme that fits you.
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Grants and incentives
KOSGEB Consulting
We manage SME applications for start-up, capacity and digital transformation support.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does Türkiye export in agricultural products?According to TİM data, Türkiye’s agricultural exports reached USD 23.97 billion between January…
According to TİM data, Türkiye’s agricultural exports reached USD 23.97 billion between January and August 2026, up 3.9% compared with the same period last year. Over the last 12 months they totalled USD 37.26 billion (+3.1%). Source: TİM consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026.
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How do you start exporting agricultural products?You start exporting agricultural products by clarifying your product’s HS classification (mostly…
You start exporting agricultural products by clarifying your product’s HS classification (mostly chapters 01 to 24). Then you confirm the target market’s requirements, such as EU food safety and phytosanitary rules. In agriculture, international certification and traceability are decisive, so we build the plan on a record-keeping system that runs from production to shipment. At the Initial Analysis (Check-Up) meeting, we schedule seasonal market selection and buyer contact together with your company.
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How do you choose a target market for agricultural exports?For agricultural products, we choose the target market by weighing international certification…
For agricultural products, we choose the target market by weighing international certification and traceability requirements, seasonal demand data and cold chain feasibility. We set demand and competition data against these factors and prioritise the market where your product may find a faster response in its season.
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Which grant and incentive programmes can agricultural companies apply for?Agricultural companies can apply for support programmes for analysis and certification costs…
Agricultural companies can apply for support programmes for analysis and certification costs, modernisation and technology investment, and global branding and market entry. The Ministry of Trade’s Market Entry Certificate Support (Pazara Giriş Belgesi Desteği) is also considered, depending on the type of spending. So are International Trade Fair Support (Yurt Dışı Fuar Desteği) and Promotion and Advertising Support (Tanıtım ve Reklam Desteği). The AIx® Incentive Robot lists the programmes that suit your company; the eligibility decision rests with the relevant institution.
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Which documents do you need to export agricultural products?Requirements vary by target market, but EU food safety and phytosanitary rules are often…
Requirements vary by target market, but EU food safety and phytosanitary rules are often required; the products are mostly classified under HS chapters 01 to 24. Testing and certification costs can be planned under Market Entry Certificate Support.
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When should you apply for support in agricultural exports?In agricultural exports, plan your support application before EU food safety and phytosanitary…
In agricultural exports, plan your support application before EU food safety and phytosanitary certification and trade fair, promotion and market research spending. Some support requires an application or pre-approval before you spend. Documents should be ready before the first shipment; we build the support timeline around your season and trade fair plan.
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How does FIX work with agricultural companies?FIX combines operational speed, seasonal market insight and government support planning for…
FIX combines operational speed, seasonal market insight and government support planning for agricultural companies. We use UTD® to research supermarket chains and importers and KİVİG® to run the export operation on the ground. HİT® covers targeted contact with purchasing managers; we choose the model that fits your season at the Initial Analysis (Check-Up) meeting.