U.S. Soy Begins Market Engagement in Syria
[Dec 4, 2025, Dubai, UAE]: The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has announced its commitment to reinstate efforts in Syria, following the removal of certain sanctions1 and broadening market access for U.S. Soy in international markets.
Syria and U.S. Soy’s partnership dates to 1995, when initial work began and continued till 2010. During this time, USSEC empowered Syria’s poultry and edible oilseeds industries with technical trainings, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building programs.
Commenting on USSEC’s expanding footprint in the Middle East, Jim Sutter, USSEC CEO, said,“ As we seek to diversify global markets for U.S. Soy, Syria has great potential, and we look forward to getting our feet on the ground and building partnerships with the industry once again.”
With a population of 23 million and a projected increase of 60% to 37 million by 20502, U.S. Soy can help fulfill the rising demand for protein.
Commenting on how he sees the future of U.S. Soy in the market unfold, Ammar Bardan, Chairman of Bardan Import and Export Commodity Trading, Syria, said “With the anticipated growth and revitalization of the Syrian economy, and given that U.S. soybeans and soybean meal are widely recognized for their quality and performance in both the feed and oil industries, we foresee a significant increase in the demand for soy products in the Syrian market in the coming period.”
Together, U.S. Soy and Syria’s poultry industry are poised to build a resilient, reliable protein value chain that supports food security for the people of Syria.
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This press release is funded in part by the Soy Checkoff.
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The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) focuses on differentiating, elevating preference, and attaining market access for the use of U.S. Soy for human consumption, aquaculture, and livestock feed in mover than 90 countries internationally. USSEC members represent the soy supply chain including U.S. Soy farmers, processors, commodity shippers, merchandisers, allied agribusinesses, and agricultural organizations. USSEC is funded by the Soy Checkoff, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service matching funds, and industry. Visit www.ussec.org for the latest information about USSEC and U.S. Soy internationally.
Media Contact:
Hibah Ameer – Regional Communications Lead – Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, USSEC
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