USDA Trade Mission to Turkey

Most of us have heard of the BRICS nation -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- and their rapidly growing economies. Another acronym that combines four more up and coming countries is MIST -- representing Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey.
Each has a rapidly growing younger population, and each represents more than one percent of global gross domestic product --or GDP. And real GDP growth in this group has been approximately 5 percent to 8 percent each year in recent years.

These markets accounted for more than 21 percent of U.S. exports with shipments reaching $29 billion compared to $18 billion only five years ago.

This week USDA is sponsoring an ag trade mission of 20 different U.S. companies to the MIST country of Turkey. During the mission, the delegation will learn about market conditions and regulations to help U.S. companies develop export strategies for Turkey.
Acting Agriculture Deputy Secretary Michael Scuse describes the the range of agribusinesses that have potential in Turkish markets.?
Scuse: “From equipment manufacturers to soybean products to different type of wood products, fruits and vegetables, the pecan industry is represented, the rice industry and other technologies are a part of this mission.
There are strong exporting opportunities Scuse says
Scuse: “There is a tremendous demand for livestock. We are shipping a lot of livestock, especially cattle, into Turkey. Fruit as well as vegetable juices are in demand in Turkey so those are some of the products that we are exporting in large quantities.”