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USDA/FAS GAIN report TU 7063

HIGHLIGHTS

Despite increased domestic production Turkey's planting seed imports continue to grow.
Imports in 2006 are estimated at 32,000 tons valued at USD 92 million, a 28 percent
increase from 2005. Drought conditions in 2007 adversely affected production especially of
grain seed, so 2007 imports are forecast to increase further. A new seed law was passed last
year but implementing regulations are not complete. To help modernize the sector, the new
law will assign some regulatory functions to an industry association. Turkey's seed exports
also rose in 2006 to 22 TMT and USD 42 million. The European Union continues to be the
major seed supplier to Turkey but current exchange rates favor U.S. seed suppliers. Turkey
applies zero duty on almost all seed imports.

Full report: http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200711/146293065.pdf
 

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