Turkey strives to position itself among the top 5 global seed markets within the next ten years.
The Turkish seed sector has been making significant strides in recent years, maintaining a foreign trade surplus since 2018. This surplus, which is substantial in various categories, has been driven by a robust export market that is approximately double the size of imports.
According to Hacı Omer Güler, Chairman of the Turkish Seed Union (TÜRKTOB), exports neared $490 million in the recent period, while imports stood at $364 million. This trend is a testament to the industry's resilience and growth potential.
Güler has set ambitious goals for the sector, aiming to position Turkey among the top five worldwide seed industries by 2030. To achieve this, key priorities include diversifying products, accessing new markets, enhancing global branding, ramping up promotions, elevating seed quality, and curbing unregistered production.
The success of the Turkish seed industry is often overshadowed by the perception of heavy reliance on foreign imports. However, Güler emphasised the need to address this misconception, highlighting the union's efforts to boost seed exports.
Most Turkish seed exports are directed towards the European Union, Russia, and Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) nations. Asia and the European Union hold strong potential for growth in the seed trade, according to Güler.
The global seed market is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2030, currently standing at $70 billion. With this growth in mind, Turkey aims to move from the 11th position to the top five in the worldwide seed industry over the next 10 years.
Güler made these statements to Anadolu Agency, expressing optimism about the sector's future. The surplus stands at 117 percent for seeds, 550 percent for seedlings, 169 percent for ornamental plants, and 134 percent overall in the sector since 2018.
While Turkey does import certain special seeds, it also exports a significant amount, with high-value-added seed exports increasing annually. This balance and the sector's growth potential make Turkey an exciting contender in the global seed market.
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