Ministry Targets $5 Billion in Turkey-Germany Agricultural Trade
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that they aim to increase the agricultural trade volume between Turkey and Germany to $5 billion within the framework of the Joint Declaration of Intent signed between the two countries.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı and German Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir met at the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works and signed an important protocol. During the meeting, the 'Joint Declaration of Intent on Deepening Bilateral Cooperation and Developing Joint Trade Relations in the Fields of Agriculture and Food Sectors' was formalized. Minister Yumaklı stated that they aim to take the current memorandum of understanding further, targeting direct benefits for producers, exporters, and the private sector. German Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir also indicated their desire to further deepen bilateral relations in the agriculture and food sectors.
According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Turkey's agricultural product exports to Germany were recorded at approximately $2.2 billion in 2025. Agricultural product imports from Germany in the same period were around $753 million. Evaluating the mutual trade targets, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı stated:
Within the scope of the signed declaration, the aim is to accelerate technology transfer and develop joint production models between companies from both countries. Minister Yumaklı highlighted that there is significant cooperation potential, particularly in agricultural technologies, the food industry, digitalization, sustainable production, and R&D. Emphasizing the private sector dimension of the program, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı made the following statement:
It was announced that the Turkey-Germany Agriculture Executive Committee will be reactivated for the institutional follow-up of the process. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı stated that technical delegations will maintain regular contact and said:
| Value | Period | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 billion dollars | 2025 | Agricultural product exports to Germany |
| 753 million dollars | 2025 | Agricultural product imports from Germany |
| 5 billion dollars | Near future | Target agricultural trade volume |