BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3
By Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend:
Turkey’s export of grains and legumes to international markets from January through May 2020 increased by 0.1 percent compared to the same period of 2019 and made up $2.9 billion, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade told Trend on June 3.
According to the ministry, Turkey’s export of grains and legumes made up 4.7 percent of the country’s total export for the reporting period.
“In May 2020, Turkey exported grains and legumes worth $500.2 million to world markets, which is 15.3 percent less compared to the same month of 2019,” the ministry said
Turkey's export of grain and legumes in May this year amounted to 5 percent of the country's total export.
From May 2019 through May 2020, Turkey exported the grain and legumes in the amount of nearly $6.8 billion.
Turkey’s export of agricultural products to the international markets exceeded $7.7 billion in the first four months of 2020, which is 2.9 percent more compared to the same period of 2019.
In April 2020, Turkey exported the agricultural products worth $1.7 billion, which is 5.9 percent less compared to April 2019.
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