First Live Cattle Shipment from Australia to Turkey in 7 years

Date of Event: September 24, 2025

 

We are pleased to announce that for the first time since 2018, Australia has successfully resumed live cattle exports to Turkey. In August, more than 5,000 dairy heifers were shipped from Portland and Fremantle ports to Turkey.  As per source https://www.beefcentral.com/live-export/

Chairman
Attila Ceylanbaş
of Australian Turkish Chamber of Commerce  has highlighted that this milestone signals a new chapter in Turkey–Australia trade relations, particularly in the livestock sector, and opens the door for future cooperation.

Strategic Significance:
• For Turkey: Enhancing herd genetics and diversifying livestock supply sources
• For Australia: Expanding beyond Asian markets into Eurasian trade routes
• For Bilateral Relations: Creating new opportunities in agriculture and food cooperation

The Australian Turkish Chamber of Commerce (ATCC) welcomes this development and looks forward to facilitating further collaborations that will strengthen the business bridge between our two nations.

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