A communiqué published in Türkiye’s Official Gazette has removed the VAT exemption for premix and flake products used in feed production. The regulation is being closely watched by the sector due to its potential effects on feed costs and feeding practices.

With an amendment to the VAT General Implementation Communiqué published in the Official Gazette dated 31 January 2026 (No. 33154), it has been stipulated that the delivery of premix and flake products does not fall within the scope of VAT exemption. According to the communiqué issued by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, these products are not considered compound feed when evaluated on a standalone basis.

The communiqué states: “Premixes, which are used as mixtures of feed additives or as carriers for one or more feed additives and are not intended to be fed directly to animals, as well as flakes, which are products based on the principle of steaming grains under high pressure and subsequently passing them through rolling mills and drying them, are not regarded as compound feed on their own; therefore, the delivery of premixes and flakes is not within the scope of the exemption.”

The Turkish Feed Manufacturers’ Association (TÜRKİYEMBİR) pointed out that the regulation means a 20% VAT will be applied to premix and flake products. Sector representatives note that this may not only be reflected in feed costs but could also have implications for ration practices and productivity.

Premixes, which are widely used in modern feed production in Türkiye, play a critical role in balanced nutrition, particularly in poultry and intensive livestock production systems.