ISTANBUL, TURKEY
September 24, 2024
BBS Grain Forum 2024
Balkans & Black Sea Grain Forum 2024
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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.
Last year, exports from the Black Sea and Balkans region were extremely unstable and unpredictable due to the conflict in Ukraine.
Exports of a number of countries in the region have been affected by all the war-related uncertainties and risks associated with logistics, insurance and financing.
Exports of a number of countries in the region have been affected by all the war-related uncertainties and risks associated with logistics, insurance and financing.
But despite the fact that the main Black Sea grain flows are undergoing major changes, and world prices continue to experience increased volatility in combination with logistical bottlenecks and government intervention, Black Sea exports continue to compete successfully in world markets.
And here the example of Algeria is indicative, which completely abandoned French wheat, preferring supplies from Russia.
And here the example of Algeria is indicative, which completely abandoned French wheat, preferring supplies from Russia.
We will talk about these and other trends at The Balkans & Black Sea Grain Forum 2024
OUR SPEAKERS
- Maxence DEVILLERSArgus Media (France)
- Nouran EzzeldinGranos Oros (Egypt)
- Bilal MuftuogluHowe Robinson Partners (UK)
- Fabien VaragnacGrains & Flours Insights (France)
- Sunchitsa SavovichSerbia Grains Association (Serbia)
- Ismail SahinTurkish Shipbrokers Association (Turkey)
- Preslav RaykovMagic Flame Group (Bulgaria)
- Evgeniya DudinovaAgthia Group (UAE)
- Ozan OzturkAgrozan Commodities (UAE)
- Stoyan ValevGrainstore (Bulgaria)
- Kanat KobessovNational Association of Exporters (Kazakhstan)
- Alex LotovAGS Foods DMCC (UAE)
- Sabina SodikovaAgrozan Commodities (Russia)
- Reinhold PölzlRail Cargo Group (Austria)
- Cezar GheorgheAgricolumn (Romania)
- Cem BogusogluPrograin Grains Trading (UAE)
- Alexander StrelnikovTransocean Risk Solutions (Russia)
- Veysel KayaSunseedman (Turkey)
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 Forum 2024 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.
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
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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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Greeting from the General Partner
On behalf of the General Partner of this event, we are pleased to welcome you on Balkans & Black Sea Grain Forum 2024, an international conference which will let you to take a fresh look at the latest trends in agricultural products trade and grain logistics. It is a great honor for us, Altinbi̇lek company, to be a General Partner of this significant event.
In today's world, where technology and innovation play a key role, such forums are becoming an important platform for knowledge, ideas and experiences exchange. We are convinced that Balkans & Black Sea Grain Forum 2024 will be the birthplace of new ideas and initiatives that will contribute to the development of this industry.
Our company ALTINBILEK is a leader in grain storage and transportation systems production. We believe that supporting such events helps us stay on the front line of progress and promotes the establishment of useful and long-term partnerships.
We wish all forum participants fruitful work, inspiration and success in achieving their goals. Let this forum become a source of new knowledge for you, opportunities for professional growth and establishing business contacts.
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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);
- Gala Dinner evening reception on September 24;
- 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