Eksun Gıda CEO Ahmet DemirHe stated that Turkey's flour exports increased by 2024 percent in the first half of 15 compared to last year. Demir said, “While the exports of many sectors are decreasing, we are proud to consolidate our world leadership with the increase in flour exports. Our country will produce 2024 million 1 thousand tons of flour in the first half of 800.  realized the export. This situation makes us proud. We believe that we can easily reach the 2024 million tons of flour export targeted for 4. "As Eksun Gıda, we are in an important position in this export and we aim to increase our export volume by the end of the year," he said.

Making evaluations about the wheat yield, Demir said, “2024 wheat crop estimates are expected to be around 20 million tons. "Although there has been a decrease in yield in some of our regions due to lack of rainfall, wheat production is above our expectations and this has a positive impact on our export volume," he said. 

Continues to Grow with New Export Routes

Stating that they increased their export volume last year, Demir said, “We are present in every market, far or near, where flour is exported from Turkey. There are regions where we aim to strengthen and increase market share. We continue our efforts to further expand our export volume, especially in the East African, Far East, Central and South American markets. We aim to contribute to the country's economy by establishing strong export networks in these regions. In addition, we develop strategic collaborations to explore new markets and strengthen our position in our existing markets. “We are constantly improving our logistics network and technological infrastructure to make our export processes more efficient.” he said. 

Food Safety Remains Important

Stating that the social and political developments in recent years have further increased the importance of food safety, Demir said, “In the United Nations as well as other global food reports, it is stated that millions of people have difficulty accessing food, and this once again reveals the importance of food safety. In this regard, not only the states have a great responsibility, but also the companies that have an important place in the sector due to their global export power. As Eksun Gıda, we have never stopped and will never stop taking on the responsibility we can with this awareness. "We take care to be everywhere in the world markets with our logistics competencies, and we continue to work with a people-centered approach while maintaining our commercial competitiveness," he said. 

“We are sending it to Venezuela!”

Noting that the farthest point they export to is Venezuela, Demir explained the process as follows: "The ships that start from Russia and Ukraine with the import of wheat cover approximately 15 thousand kilometers by sea when they complete all the processes of processing the wheat into flour and exporting it. "Our teams visit the export country before shipment, visit ports and warehouses, and ensure delivery security by holding a series of meetings with the companies we sell products to," he said.

Exports Flour to More than 30 Countries

Operating under the roof of Eksim Holding and incorporating Sinangil, one of Turkey's leading flour brands with more than 200 products, Eksun Gıda maintains its sectoral superiority by increasing its export volume with its strategic investments. The company, which produces in three separate facilities of approximately 96 thousand square meters, two in Tekirdağ and one in Konya, has an annual production capacity of 600 thousand tons. Eksun Gıda, which has a network in more than 30 countries and periodically changing exports, carries out the majority of its exports to the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America and Asian countries. Especially countries such as Iraq, Indonesia, Venezuela, Cuba, Ghana and Guinea Bissau are among the company's main export markets.

Source: HORECA Trend and Eksun Food