The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) announced plans to reinstate its activities in Syria after the removal of certain sanctions, expanding market access for U.S. Soy in the region.
USSEC’s partnership with Syria dates back to 1995 and continued until 2010, during which it provided technical training and capacity-building to Syria’s poultry and edible oilseed industries.
“As we seek to diversify global markets for U.S. Soy, Syria has great potential,” said USSEC CEO Jim Sutter. “We look forward to getting our feet on the ground and building partnerships with the industry once again.”
With a population of 23 million expected to grow to 37 million by 2050, Syria represents a rising demand for protein that U.S. Soy can help meet.
Ammar Bardan, chairman of Bardan Import and Export Commodity Trading in Syria, expressed optimism about the market’s future. “Given that U.S. soybeans and soybean meal are widely recognized for their quality and performance, we foresee a significant increase in demand in the coming period.”
