ANALYSIS-Pasta makers cheer Turkey as its durum wheat flows abroad
Turkey has become a significant exporter of durum wheat, helping to fill a supply gap caused by drought in Canada. Turkish exports have kept durum prices stable and competitive, benefiting pasta producers and consumers. Turkey’s strong crop yields and competitive prices have made it a key player in the global durum market, with analysts predicting continued substantial exports in the coming years. The country’s role in supplying durum wheat may become even more crucial as Europe plans to use tariffs to limit grain imports from Russia.