Turkey's statement regarding Syria's import ban decision.

21.08.2025 01:23

An announcement has been made by the Ministry of Trade regarding Syria's ban on 20 products imported from Turkey. The statement indicated that the implementation is temporary and applies not only to Turkey but to all countries.

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The Syrian Ministry of Economy and Trade has indefinitely banned the entry of frozen chicken imported from Turkey into the country. The decision, which came into effect on August 15, was made to protect local producers and ensure food security.

MINISTRY OF TRADE: SYRIA'S IMPORT BAN DECISION IS TEMPORARY

An announcement has come from Ankara regarding the matter. In a statement from the Ministry of Trade, it was noted that the decision is temporary and applies to all countries. The statement included the following remarks: "In accordance with the decision of the Syrian General Administration of Land and Sea Ports dated July 27, 2025, restrictions have been placed on the import of certain agricultural products (tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, zucchini, eggplants, peppers, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, watermelons, melons, figs, dried figs, garlic, eggs) and chicken meat only during the month of August 2025, and this temporary application is applied to all countries regardless of origin. This decision is a temporary measure taken periodically."

"OUR COUNTRY IS SYRIA'S LARGEST TRADE PARTNER"

On the other hand, our country's exports to Syria have increased by 54.31% compared to the same period last year between December 8, 2024, and August 17, 2025. Our country holds the position of being Syria's largest trade partner.

In line with the goal of sustainably increasing our bilateral trade with Syria, the efforts and activities of our Ministry of Trade continue uninterrupted. Syrian Minister of Economy Nidal al-Shaar and his accompanying delegation visited our country on August 5-6, during which bilateral and inter-delegation contacts were made, and 18 Memorandums of Understanding were signed, including the Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Turkey-Syria Economic and Trade Joint Committee (JETCO) and the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the establishment of the Turkey-Syria Business Council.

Furthermore, it is planned that around 100 Turkish companies will participate in the Damascus International Trade Fair, which will start on August 27 and continue until September, along with Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, and a Turkish pavilion of 1000 m2 will be opened. On this occasion, a high-level Trade Delegation will also be organized by the Turkish Exporters Assembly, and a strong participation will be made by our leading firms in the sector at the Damascus International Fair."

20 PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN BANNED

Moreover, Syria's decision covers not only chicken products but also a total of 20 agricultural and poultry products, including tomatoes, grapes, eggs, chicken, apples, potatoes, figs, cherries, and peppers. This new regulation has expanded the scope of the application that banned the import of tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, watermelons, zucchinis, eggplants, beans, and onions on June 1, 2025. The difficulties faced by chicken producers in the Hama region due to low prices are highlighted as one of the reasons behind the decision.