Balkan countries - specifics of the region and opportunities

Leading experts from 5 Balkan countries will discuss the leading role of the region in the agribusiness of Central and Eastern Europe from 11:30 on October 31, 2024, immediately after the opening session of the Grain Academy. The influence of the Balkans on the international grain scene continues to increase, especially this season when Western Europe is losing its traditional grain markets. That is why this special panel brings together leading experts from five Balkan countries to examine the challenges and opportunities the grain sector in the region will have to deal with. From the developments of grain policies and the milling industry in Turkey, through the region's grain balances and trade flows, to the challenges facing the grain business in conditions of geopolitical and economic turbulence, a comprehensive look at the factors shaping the future of agriculture in the Balkans will be presented.

Balkan Grain Breakthroughs: A Deep Dive into Regional Strengths and Future Trends

Key highlights of this panel:

• Turkey's harvest, grain policies, and milling ındustry: Insights and future outlook
• Durum Wheat Insights and Dynamics: A Comprehensive Market Overview
• Serbian crop production and trade flow analysis
• Challenges and opportunities for the Bulgarian grain market
• Risk management of the grain trading and logistics in the Eastern European States, mission imPOSSIBLE!

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the Balkan grain sector, where the opportunities prevail the challenges in one of the most dynamic regions in global grain trade!