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Türkiye is entering a new era in licensed warehousing, which has become a critical component of the country's grain trade and food security infrastructure. Two new regulations published by the Ministry of Trade in the Official Gazette on 14 August 2026 redefine requirements concerning capacity, capital, facility infrastructure and establishment permits for warehouses handling grains, pulses and oilseeds. The new framework is expected to encourage financially stronger, higher-standard and more sustainable licensed warehouse operators.

A significant step has been taken to ensure a secure future for agriculture and trade. The Licensed Warehousing Federation (TÜLDEF) has been established with the goal of creating a more transparent, sustainable, and efficient structure within the sector.

The ‘Licensed Warehousing in Turkey and the World, Grain Markets Congress,’ organized by the Turkish Licensed Warehouse Companies Association (LİDAŞDER), attracted significant attention from industry representatives.

The Congress on Licensed Warehousing and Grain Markets in Türkiye and the World is set to bring the industry together in Antalya. Serdar Genç, Chairman of LİDAŞDER, stated that nearly 1,000 participants are expected at the congress, which will feature distinguished panelists from both domestic and international circles.