ISTANBUL, TURKEY
JUNE 2, 2025
BBS Grain 2025
Balkans & Black Sea Grain 2025
BECOME A PART OF #BBSGrain
350+
ATTENDEES
30+
COUNTRIES
ATTENDEES
30+
COUNTRIES
The first international conference
"Balkans & Black Sea Grain",
which took place last year in Istanbul, was attended by more than 350 delegates from 30 countries.
This event aroused wide interest among the professional community.
The Black Sea region is the most important for wheat and vegetable oils importers from the MENA countries.
Russia and Ukraine are the leading agricultural products suppliers to Egypt, Algeria, Iran and other countries in the region, as well as Turkey.
In addition to these leaders, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are actively developing grain exports. Thus, Romania is one of the largest grain sellers in the European Union and, along with France and Russia, actively supplies wheat to the Middle East, and Egypt is the main buyer of Romanian wheat.
Serbia has at least 1.5 million tons of grain export potential annually, which are shipped through the Romanian port of Constanta.
In addition, by the end of the current season, Serbia is likely to export 2.6 million tons of corn and regain its position as one of the leading European corn exporters.
Serbia has at least 1.5 million tons of grain export potential annually, which are shipped through the Romanian port of Constanta.
In addition, by the end of the current season, Serbia is likely to export 2.6 million tons of corn and regain its position as one of the leading European corn exporters.
In turn, Bulgaria is the 12th largest wheat exporter in the world. Main wheat exports from Bulgaria are: Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Greece and Pakistan.
Thanks to large initial stocks and good export demand, Bulgarian wheat exports increased to more than 3.3 million tons in 2023-2024, which will mark Bulgaria's return to the global grain market after a disastrous last season.
Neighboring Hungary started shipping wheat to Tunisia and Egypt last year, taking advantage of the possibilities of Croatia's ports.
Thanks to large initial stocks and good export demand, Bulgarian wheat exports increased to more than 3.3 million tons in 2023-2024, which will mark Bulgaria's return to the global grain market after a disastrous last season.
Neighboring Hungary started shipping wheat to Tunisia and Egypt last year, taking advantage of the possibilities of Croatia's ports.
All these examples indicate that a new export region is being formed on the market - the Black Sea region, the Danube and the Balkans.
Russia, world’s largest wheat exporter, and Ukraine, a key grain supplier, face unique challenges. Firstly, demand from traditional importers such as Turkey is declining. China, one of the world’s largest food buyers, has approved a grain development plan for 2025–35 that will significantly increase domestic grain production.
In addition, Russia's export potential in 2025 may decrease by at least 17% due to unfavorable weather conditions and a number of other factors.
Against this background, competition in foreign markets is intensifying not only among the countries of the Black Sea region and the Balkans, but also from other exporters. For example, the French grain corporation InVivo has opened a new trade office in Saudi Arabia, and Senalia company, which operates the largest grain terminal in France, is developing a strategy for promoting French grain through the creation of import terminals in the Middle East.
Against this background, competition in foreign markets is intensifying not only among the countries of the Black Sea region and the Balkans, but also from other exporters. For example, the French grain corporation InVivo has opened a new trade office in Saudi Arabia, and Senalia company, which operates the largest grain terminal in France, is developing a strategy for promoting French grain through the creation of import terminals in the Middle East.
We will talk about these and other trends at The Balkans & Black Sea Grain 2025
Also among the topics of the conference
Role of railway and river transport in grain exports
Crop forecast in exporting countries
Conflict in Ukraine impact on the export flows of Black Sea grain
Competition for the MENA countries markets, who will be the winner?
Investments in port infrastructure of the countries of the region: where are the weak points?
Join "Balkans & Black Sea Grain 2025" which will let you to take a fresh look at the latest trends in agricultural products trade and grain logistics.
With the help of our experts, you will be able to see the growing influence of the Balkans and the Black Sea region on the world cereals and oilseeds trade.
"Balkans & Black Sea Grain 2025" is a unique conference for industry professionals to network, exchange opinions and establish new business contacts.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet leading companies, experts, analysts and traders, as well as gain valuable information on the geopolitical and economic factors shaping global grain and oilseed trade.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet leading companies, experts, analysts and traders, as well as gain valuable information on the geopolitical and economic factors shaping global grain and oilseed trade.
Conference will gather together
Cereals and oilseeds producers
Flour milling companies
Commodity brokers
Logistics companies
Financial organizations
Authorities, industry associations
Participants geography
Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine, Hungary, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and other countries, mainly from EU and MENA
TICKETS
BBS Grain 2025
Places are limited
Conference participation fee June 2, 2025 conference and Grain Gala Dinner
580 Euro
If registration and payment before 25.03.2025
780 Euro
If registration and payment before 15.05.2025
1000 Euro
Payment on the venue (subject to availability)
900 Euro
If registration and payment after 16.05.2025
680 Euro
If registration and payment before 20.04.2025
Discounts: participation of 3 or more company's representatives - 10%
VENUE
Sofitel Istanbul Taksim
Istanbul, Turkey
Friendly and cosmopolitan Istanbul, which is the center of regional trade, is the most suitable venue for such important business meetings.
Istanbul, Turkey
Friendly and cosmopolitan Istanbul, which is the center of regional trade, is the most suitable venue for such important business meetings.
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Organizing Committee
info@bbsgrain.com
info@bbsgrain.com
LET’S COLLABORATE!
For all participants registration fee includes:
- participation in all Conference events under the program;
- meals according to the program (lunches, coffee breaks);
- Grain Gala Dinner evening reception on June 2;
- QR code access to a closed section of the website* with the event program, list of participants, participating companies directory with contacts for communication, the ability to view and download presentations and many other functions (*or an alternative option for communication and receiving materials);
- handout in electronic and printed form;
- brief information about the company, contact information and logo placement in the electronic catalog of the Conference;
- materials on the results of the forum (photo report, presentations, participants catalog) in electronic form