Turkey Advances Black Sea Grain Plan Amid Global Food Crisis Concerns

POLICY WIRE — Istanbul, Turkey — Turkey has escalated its diplomatic initiatives with Russia and Ukraine to forge a new grain corridor in the Black Sea. This move is aimed at reinstating commercial...

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August 31, 2026 2 Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Istanbul, Turkey — Turkey has escalated its diplomatic initiatives with Russia and Ukraine to forge a new grain corridor in the Black Sea. This move is aimed at reinstating commercial shipping and mitigating the escalating global food crisis, as reported by Ekonomim on August 29.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed that Turkey has devised a strategy for the secure transit of grain through the Black Sea and is in ongoing discussions with both Russia and Ukraine about this plan. The objective is to resurrect an agreement akin to the 2022 Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Russia terminated the previous agreement in 2023, citing complications with its own export facilitation. The resultant blockade has contributed to a 4-4.5% increase in global food prices.

Fidan stated on August 31 that Turkey is endeavoring to reach a consensus on a grain corridor, contingent upon the emergence of necessary conditions. This initiative is part of a broader effort to stabilize food supply chains and prevent further economic disruptions.

Representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the United Nations, with Turkey serving as a mediator, have purportedly agreed in principle to the “Black Sea Grain Corridor 2.0″—an updated agreement intended to guarantee the safe passage of agricultural exports from Ukrainian ports over the next 12 months.

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International Grains Council data underscores Ukraine’s status as the world’s third-largest exporter of wheat and corn, with primary markets including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. These countries are also among Turkey’s top trading partners, with a total trade volume of $32.4 billion in 2022.

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