Ukraine and Türkiye are entering a new chapter in agricultural trade. Following the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, the first major international business event dedicated to exploring new opportunities will be AgroFoodSummit 2026, taking place on 24–25 September in Mersin—a strategic Mediterranean port and one of the region’s leading logistics hubs for global agricultural trade.
The Summit will bring together leading international market analysts, agribusiness executives, processors, trading companies, and representatives of industry associations from around the world.
The event is organized by the Ukraine Pulse and Soybean Association.
Commenting on the significance of the Summit, Antonina Skliarenko, President of the Ukraine Pulse and Soybean Association, said:
“In July 2026, Ukraine and Türkiye ratified the Free Trade Agreement, providing duty-free access for 84% of Ukrainian products to one of the Mediterranean region’s largest markets. At the same time, as Ukrainian companies continue to navigate challenging export logistics, they are actively seeking new opportunities to expand their presence in international markets. This makes AgroFoodSummit 2026 in Türkiye especially important. The Summit will bring together participants not only from Ukraine and Türkiye. Last year’s event welcomed delegates from more than 25 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the EU.”
The conference program will focus on the key commodity sectors that form the foundation of Ukrainian exports to Türkiye and remain among the most promising areas for expanding bilateral trade. Discussions will cover grains and grain products, pulses, soybeans and soybean meal, as well as the oilseed sector. Participants will explore global market trends, supply and demand dynamics, logistics, processing, price outlooks, and new opportunities for cooperation between Ukrainian producers and Turkish buyers.
In addition to the conference sessions, the Summit will feature exclusive networking events designed to strengthen international partnerships, including an official Gala Reception with a performance by the world-renowned Fire of Anatolia dance ensemble, as well as a business visit to the production facilities of Arbel, one of Türkiye’s largest processors of grain and pulse products.
In addition to the conference sessions, the Summit will feature exclusive networking events designed to strengthen international partnerships, including an official Gala Dinner with a performance by the world-renowned Fire of Anatolia dance ensemble, as well as a business visit to the production facilities of Arbel, one of Türkiye’s largest processors of grain and pulse products.
Leading Ukrainian agricultural holdings, exporters, and processing companies have already confirmed their participation and will travel to Mersin to hold business meetings with Turkish partners.
AgroFoodSummit 2026 will serve as a leading international platform where Ukrainian and Turkish businesses can transform the new opportunities created by the Free Trade Agreement into tangible commercial partnerships and trade contracts. With broad international participation, the event will also provide valuable opportunities for exporters and importers of agri-food products from around the world. More details are available at: https://agrofoodsummit.com/
