Licenced Warehouse Fees (Rent) Tariff Application
1. LICENSED WAREHOUSE FEE
For products delivered to licensed warehouses, the “Licensed Warehouse Fee” is paid by the seller to the licensed warehouse operator for the duration the product remains in the warehouse, according to the tariffs announced by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade.
The licensed warehouse fee is collected from the seller and the licensed warehouse during the transfer of the electronic warehouse receipt (EWR) in TMEX and is collected from the buyer during the return/delivery phase of the product.
2. TARIFFS
The licensed warehouse fee tariff (tariff) is approved by the Ministry of Trade and published in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette (TTRG).
- Tariff,
➤ It becomes effective on the date of publication.
➤ It is updated annually in January based on the average ratio of the annual producer price index and the consumer price index announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute.
The Ministry of Trade is authorized to reduce this rate by up to half and to update the fee tariffs of licensed warehouse operators whose activities are not related to grain, legumes, and oilseeds at different rates, taking into account market conditions and regional commercial needs.
➤ Licensed Warehouse Fee Tariffs for Grain, Legumes, and Oilseeds:
The fee is calculated based on the storage duration of the product, taking into account tariffs from the last 3 years in the TMEX transaction system. Example:
| No | Product | 28.06.2022 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 23.01.2023 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 31.01.2024 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 31.01.2025 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 30.01.2026 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheat | 0,60 | 1,08 | 1,66 | 2,27 | 2,85 |
| 2 | Rye | 0,60 | 1,08 | 1,66 | 2,27 | 2,85 |
| 3 | Triticale | 0,60 | 1,08 | 1,66 | 2,27 | 2,85 |
| 4 | Corn | 0,63 | 1,14 | 1,76 | 2,40 | 3,01 |
| 5 | Barley | 0,67 | 1,21 | 1,86 | 2,54 | 3,19 |
| 6 | Paddy (Bulk) | 0,67 | 1,21 | 1,86 | 2,54 | 3,19 |
| 7 | Paddy (Sack) | 0,87 | 1,57 | 2,42 | 3,30 | 4,14 |
| 8 | Oat | 0,67 | 1,21 | 1,86 | 2,54 | 3,19 |
| 9 | Canola (Rapeseed) | 0,67 | 1,21 | 1,86 | 2,54 | 3,19 |
| 10 | Chickpea | 0,83 | 1,50 | 2,31 | 3,15 | 3,95 |
| 11 | Lentil | 0,83 | 1,50 | 2,31 | 3,15 | 3,95 |
| 12 | Beans | 0,83 | 1,50 | 2,31 | 3,15 | 3,95 |
| 13 | Soybean | 0,83 | 1,50 | 2,31 | 3,15 | 3,95 |
| 14 | Sunflower Seed | 1,03 | 1,86 | 2,87 | 3,92 | 4,92 |
Prices are exclusive of VAT.
➤ Licensed Warehouse Fee Tariff for Pistachio Nuts:
| No | Product | 12.09.2022 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 31.01.2024 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 31.01.2025 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 30.01.2026 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pistachio Nuts | 4,42 | 7,30 | 9,96 | 12,88 |
Prices are exclusive of VAT.
➤ Licensed Warehouse Fee Tariff for Cotton:
| No | Product | 20.09.2022 Fee (TL/Kg/Month) | 31.01.2023 Fee (TL/Kg/Month) | 31.01.2024 Fee (TL/Kg/Month) | 31.01.2025 Fee (TL/Kg/Month) | 30.01.2026 Fee (TL/Kg/Month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollergin Prese | 0,082 | 0,135 | 0,210 | 0,287 | 0,371 |
| 2 | Sawgin Prese | 0,082 | 0,135 | 0,210 | 0,287 | 0,371 |
Prices are exclusive of VAT.
➤ Licensed Warehouse Fee Tariff for Olives:
| No | Product | 18.11.2022 Fee (TL/Ton/Month) | 31.01.2024 Fee (TL/Ton/Month) | 31.01.2025 Fee (TL/Ton/Month) | 30.01.2026 Fee (TL/Ton/Month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olives (Bulk Storage)* | 50 | 100 | 136,45 | 176,40 |
(*)Storing the product mixed with other products of the same plant type and quality (class and grade)Prices are inclusive of VAT.
➤ Licensed Warehouse Fee Tariff for Dried Apricot:
| No | Product | 30.12.2022 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 31.01.2024 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 31.01.2025 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 30.01.2026 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Apricot | 4,35 | 6,70 | 9,14 | 11,82 |
Prices are exclusive of VAT.
➤ Licensed Warehouse Fee Tariff for Hazelnuts:
| No | Product | 17.08.2022 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 31.01.2023 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 31.01.2024 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 31.01.2025 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) | 30.01.2026 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazelnuts | 1,50 | 2,33 | 4 | 5 | 6,46 |
Prices are inclusive of VAT.
➤ Licensed Warehouse Fee Tariff for Dairy Products:
| No | Product | 31.01.2024 Fee (TL/Ton/Month) | 31.01.2025 Fee (TL/Ton/Month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheese | 800 | 1.091,60 |
Prices are exclusive of VAT.
➤ Licensed Warehouse Fee Tariff for Seedless Raisin:
| No | Product | 28.10.2025 Fee (TL/Ton/Day) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seedless Raisin | 14,65 |
Prices are exclusive of VAT.
3. HOW CAN THE LICENSED WAREHOUSE FEE CALCULATED?
Components of Calculating the Licensed Warehouse Fee:
- EWR Quantity: The amount of the electronic warehouse receipt (EWR) in kilograms.
- Storage Days: The duration the product remains in the warehouse (in days).
- Tariff: The tariff information published in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette (TTSG).
- VAT: 18% until 10.07.2023, and 20% thereafter.
With the amendment to Article 39 of the Agricultural Products Licensed Warehousing Regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 32454 dated 08.02.2024, the new fee tariff for warehouse fees applies to products stored after the effective date of the tariff and to products in the warehouse before the effective date of the tariff from the new tariff date.
Licensed Warehouse Fee =
(EWR Quantity) × (Number of Storage Days Up to the Effective Date of the Regulation) ×(Warehouse Fee Tariff in Effect on the Date the Product Was Delivered to Storage)+(EWR Quantity) × (Number of Storage Days from the Effective Date of the Regulation Until the Product Is Sold) × (Current Warehouse Fee Tariff*)
(*) All fee tariffs in effect after the date the product was stored and the date the regulation took effect will be taken into account on a partial calculation basis.
4. HOW TO MAKE LICENSED WAREHOUSE FEE PAYMENT?
Storage fees accrued up to the day the EWR is sold or transferred are deducted from the sale amount by Takasbank, within the framework of the licensed warehouse fee tariff, and transferred to the account of the relevant licensed warehouse operator at Takasbank.
5. RENT, TRANSPORT, AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT PAYMENTS FOR PRODUCTS STORED IN LICENSED WAREHOUSES
According to Presidential Decree No. 8858 published in the Official Gazette No. 32642 dated August 24, 2024, rental subsidy payments are made for the products listed below that are stored in licensed warehouses.
| No | Product | Rent Fee(TL/Ton/Month) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheat, Barley, Oat, Rye, Corn, Paddy/Rice | 75%* of the rental fee tariff determined by the Ministry of Trade . |
| 2 | Lentils, Chickpeas, Beans, Soybeans | |
| 3 | Sunflower Seed | |
| 4 | Cotton | |
| 5 | Hazelnut | |
| 6 | Pistachio Nuts | |
| 7 | Dried Apricot, Dried Grapes | |
| 8 | Olives, Olive Oil |
(*) For the 2025–2027 period
Farmers registered in the Farmer Registration System (FRS), agricultural producer unions established under Law No. 5200, agricultural credit cooperatives and unions established under Law No. 1581, producer organizations established under Law No. 1163, and agricultural sales cooperatives and unions subject to Law No. 4572, are provided with rent support for up to 6 months, not exceeding the above-mentioned limits, for the products they have stored in licensed warehouses operations operating under Law No. 5300 for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 harvest years.
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