The global grain processing industry convened in Istanbul. The domestic sector, specializing in flour, grain, feed, pulses production equipment, and milling machinery, crucially exporting 90 percent of its output, gathered with over 10,000 professionals from 120 countries at the 10th IDMA Istanbul. Held at the Istanbul Expo Center from May 2nd to 4th, 2024, IDMA, Turkey's pioneering and sole exhibition in its domain, and the world's largest, persisted in uniting professionals from the grain processing industry and serving as the export powerhouse for sector manufacturers. 

IDMA, renowned for hosting the largest gatherings in the sector worldwide, returned to its homeland following its successful stops in Russia and Indonesia. At the 10th IDMA Istanbul, held at the Istanbul Expo Center from May 2nd to 4th, 2024, domestic manufacturers of flour, grain, feed, pulses production equipment, and milling machinery showcased their latest products and technologies, aiming for an export target of $500 million. The event, inaugurated by Ahmet Güldal, General Manager of the Turkish Grain Board (TMO), Haluk Tezcan, President of the Turkish Flour Industrialists' Federation (TUSAF), Ülkü Karakuş, President of the Turkish Feed Industrialists' Association (TÜRKİYEM-BİR), Zeki Demirtaşoğlu, President of the Association of Milling and Sector Machinery Manufacturers (DESMÜD), Aykut Göymen, President of the Turkish Pasta Industrialists' Association (TMSD), and Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bayram, President of the Association of Grain and Pulses Processing Technologies, Storage, and Analysis Systems (TABADER), welcomed visitors with opening speeches. Dr. Mustafa Bayram and Muhammet Ali Kalkan, Chairman of HAGE Group, the organizer of IDMA Fairs, emphasized the significance of the event in bringing together leading brands from the global sector. The 10th IDMA Istanbul attracted sector associations and unions from approximately 60 different countries, including Egypt, Morocco, Russia, Ukraine, Bolivia, Indonesia, and Serbia, and featured various training sessions, seminars, and events such as the 5th International TABADER Summit, certified milling awards, and BBM Mutfak demonstrations.  

At this year's IDMA Istanbul fairgrounds, the first-ever "Taste the Future" talks and workshops within BBM Mutfak, sponsored by Özmen Un, added a unique flavor to the event. 

Güldal: We lead the world in flour exports, rank second in pasta exports, and top Europe's feed exports

During the opening ceremony of the 10th IDMA Istanbul, TMO General Manager Ahmet Güldal praised IDMA's contribution to the industry, saying: "As highlighted by the esteemed presidents of our sector associations, Turkey has achieved remarkable success in the agricultural sector. With our sectors leading the world in flour exports, ranking second globally in pasta exports, and topping Europe in feed exports, our country's agricultural revenues have experienced significant growth. Alongside these sectors, which serve as the backbone for our agricultural producers, we also commend the achievements of our machinery production sector. I extend my gratitude to everyone involved in the 10th IDMA Istanbul, which has brought together all representatives of the grain, feed, and pulses sector under one roof."

10th IDMA Istanbul expected to contribute $500 million in exports to the sector

Muhammet Ali Kalkan
Chairman HAGE

Muhammet Ali Kalkan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HAGE Group, the organizer of IDMA fairs, which have become the largest gatherings in the world for the flour, grain, feed, pulses production equipment, and milling machinery manufacturers sector with their successful international fairs, stated: "Through IDMA fairs, which serve as the gateway of the domestic grain processing industry to the world, we contribute to the sector's development, facilitate its exploration of new markets, and enhance its exports. Hosting our sector, which significantly contributes to the national economy and employment by exporting 90 percent of its production, at the 10th IDMA Istanbul this year underscores our commitment to fostering growth. Bringing together Turkey's prominent non-governmental organizations, opinion leaders, over 60 international associations, unions, and federations, along with approximately 10,000 professional visitors from 120 countries and 300 participating brands, the 10th IDMA Istanbul has set the agenda for the global grain processing industry. Following the anticipated $500 million trade volume generated by the 10th IDMA Istanbul, we have initiated preparations for our 2nd IDMA Russia fair scheduled for April 2025 in Moscow. Our mission remains to continue bridging Turkey's production prowess with target markets." Kalkan emphasized that IDMA fairs will persist as platforms where the sector converges, new products and innovations are showcased, and professionals come together to develop solution proposals, with the participation of relevant non-governmental organizations and academicians.