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Turkey hazelnut harvest: Economic pressure and processing

Overview

The hazelnut harvest in Turkey’s coastal regions has transitioned from collection to processing, with an expected yield of approximately 700,000 tons. The sector faces severe economic pressure as production costs have risen by at least 50% compared to the previous year, while market prices have fluctuated between 170 and 200 TL.

To mitigate low pricing, many producers are processing crops into shelled hazelnuts, roasted products, or paste. In Ordu, farmers are increasingly utilizing the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) due to a significant price gap; while free market prices for 50-yield shelled hazelnuts hover around 180 TL, the TMO has set purchase prices at 250 TL, with some high-yield sales exceeding 260 TL.

In Samsun, the Çarşamba Chamber of Agriculture has advised producers to pre-sort crops to avoid rejection at TMO warehouses, where roughly 600 tons are purchased daily. Officials warned that hazelnuts with high rot rates are being returned to farmers. Muammer Aydemir, President of the Çarşamba Chamber of Agriculture, also noted that while previous spraying was successful, the brown marmorated stink bug remains a renewed threat requiring pest control through the winter.

For the 2026-2027 season, the TMO has established purchase prices of 255 TL per kg for Giresun quality hazelnuts and 250 TL per kg for Levant quality hazelnuts, based on a 50 percent sound kernel standard. These official rates remain higher than free market prices, which show a difference of 70 to 100 TL per kg, prompting producers to seek the TMO as a price floor.

In Sakarya, harvesting continues in high-altitude areas like the Hendek district. Producers are currently spreading, sorting, and drying the nuts. While recent rainfall has improved internal fullness and yield, it has also increased the rate of perforated or damaged nuts due to high moisture levels, necessitating intensive sorting efforts.

Entities

Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi · Turkish Grain Board · Ordu · Giresun · Turkey

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 6 SOURCES] The current hazelnut harvest has begun in the coastal regions of the Black Sea, specifically in Giresun and Ordu.
[● 5 SOURCES] TMO set the purchase price for Giresun quality hazelnuts at 255 TL per kilogram and Levant quality at 250 TL per kilogram.
[● 4 SOURCES] Yield appears better than last year and no issues with the brown marmorated stink bug have been observed so far.
[● 4 SOURCES] The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has officially begun purchasing 2026 hazelnut crops.
[● 3 SOURCES] Rainy weather has delayed ripening and caused some product rot, leading to lower than expected yields.
[● 3 SOURCES] Additional payments will be provided for high-yield hazelnuts: 5.10 TL for Giresun quality and 5 TL for Levant quality.
[● 3 SOURCES] Patoz operators in Ordu earn 6,000 TL per hour during the hazelnut harvest season.
[● 3 SOURCES] The hourly rate increased from 4,500 TL last year to 6,000 TL this year.
[● 3 SOURCES] The harvest season for hazelnuts in coastal areas officially began on August 10.
[● 3 SOURCES] Operators work approximately 50 days per year, often for 20 hours a day.
[● 3 SOURCES] The hazelnut crop is plentiful this season.
[● 3 SOURCES] Purchasing in Ordu has started at 6 points, including Altınordu, Fatsa, and Ünye.
[● 2 SOURCES] Using mesh covers provides a 70 percent advantage in labor costs.
[● 2 SOURCES] The directorate provided mesh cover grant support to 11 producers last year.
[● 2 SOURCES] Grant applications for 44 producers were accepted this year under Rural Economic Infrastructure Investments.
[● 2 SOURCES] Hazelnut orchards account for 70 percent of agricultural land in Giresun.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Producers are demanding a minimum floor price of 400 TL per kilogram to cover rising production costs.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Purchasing has commenced at 16 different locations, with the potential to expand to 61 points.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Giresun quality hazelnuts are priced at 255 TL/kg.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Levant quality hazelnuts are priced at 250 TL/kg.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sivri quality hazelnuts are priced at 245 TL/kg.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Additional payments will be made for products with a yield higher than 50%.
[○ 1 SOURCE] TMO will not purchase products that mix old and new year harvests.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hazelnut harvest mesh covers significantly reduce aflatoxin levels.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The mesh cover method can reduce a three-day harvest task to a single day.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Sakarya hazelnut harvest continues amid quality assessments
Hazelnut harvesting continues in Sakarya, Turkey, where rainfall has improved crop yield and fullness but increased the rate of perforated nuts.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Turkish agricultural producers set new crop prices
Turkish agricultural producers and officials have set 2026 harvest prices for walnuts and beans in Çameli, while the TMO announced hazelnut purchase rates for the 2026-2027 season.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Samsun hazelnut producers warned over quality and pests
Hazelnut producers in Samsun are advised to pre-sort crops to meet TMO quality standards and continue fighting the brown marmorated stink bug as production costs exceed free market prices.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
TMO hazelnut purchases surge in Ordu due to price gap
Hazelnut producers in Ordu are opting to sell to the TMO rather than the free market, driven by a price difference of approximately 70 lira per kilogram.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Hazelnut producers in Samsun adopt nets to cut labor costs
Hazelnut producers in Samsun, Turkey, are using harvest nets to reduce labor costs by up to 70 percent and improve crop quality, supported by government grants of up to 70 percent.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Turkish hazelnut sector faces economic pressure after harvest
Turkey's hazelnut harvest has ended, but the industry faces a crisis as rising production costs clash with declining market prices and quality concerns.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Ordu hazelnut producers move crops to coast for drying
Hazelnut producers in Ordu are moving crops from high-altitude regions to coastal areas to ensure proper drying due to humid weather conditions.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Turkey Ministry of Agriculture announces food fines and farmer subsidies
Turkey's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry issued 186.5 million TL in food safety fines in August and is distributing 450 million TL in agricultural support to farmers.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 15 sources
Turkey's TMO reports record grain procurement and payments
Turkey's TMO reports record grain procurement with 170 billion TL paid to farmers, while hazelnut producers face a widening price gap between official TMO rates and lower free market prices.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Turkey hazelnut producers face economic strain amid falling prices
Turkish hazelnut producers face financial hardship as free market prices drop below production costs, amid complaints over TMO purchase quotas and increasing global competition.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 20 sources
TMO begins 2026 hazelnut purchasing season in Turkey
TMO has launched its 2026/2027 hazelnut purchasing season in Turkey, setting prices at 250-255 TL/kg while warning producers against mixing new crops with old stock.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
TMO begins 2026 hazelnut procurement in Ordu and Giresun
The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has launched its 2026 hazelnut procurement season in Ordu and Giresun, offering set prices to stabilize the market amid varying free market rates.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
Turkey agricultural updates: Hazelnut harvests and new TMO poppy seed purchases
Turkey's agricultural sector reports a projected hazelnut recovery in Düzce, labor solutions in Ordu, and a historic TMO initiative to begin purchasing poppy seeds at 140 TL per kilogram.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Ordu patoz operators earn 6,000 TL per hour during hazelnut harvest
Patoz operators in Ordu are earning 6,000 TL per hour during the hazelnut harvest, up from 4,500 TL last year, despite working intense 20-hour shifts in difficult conditions.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Turkish Grain Board to begin hazelnut purchases on August 24
The Turkish Grain Board will begin hazelnut purchases on August 24, 2026, with prices set by quality, including 255 lira per kg for Giresun quality.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 15 sources
Turkish hazelnut harvest begins amid pricing disputes
Hazelnut harvesting has begun in Turkey's Black Sea region. Producers are protesting TMO's set prices of 250-255 TL/kg, citing rising costs and demanding a minimum of 400 TL/kg.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Turkey's Hazelnut Base Price Demanded at 360 TL for 2026
Anayol Party chief Ali Karakurt demands a 360 TL base price for 2026 Turkish hazelnuts, citing high production costs and urging reforms to protect growers.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Turkey's Hazelnut Prices Rise to 200 TL/kg as Early Harvest Warning Issued
Fresh hazelnuts in Turkey's Black Sea region now sell for 200 TL/kg (dry nuts 350 TL/kg) as officials warn early harvesting could cut yields and quality.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Turkey's hazelnut industry sets 2026 wages, seeks higher base price
Turkey sets 2026 hazelnut worker wages and expects a base price of at least 300 TL/kg as production costs rise sharply, with a projected 650 000‑ton harvest.
4 months ago

[BUSINESS] 12 sources
Giresun hazelnut season sees new worker wages and harvest festival
Giresun set new 2026 hazelnut harvest wages, patoz fees and work‑hour limits, while hosting its 14th Çömlekçi Deresi festival with traditional games and the appointment of a “Hazelnut Chief.”
4 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Turkey's hazelnut prices hit peak in Giresun as market stalls
Turkey's hazelnut prices peak in Giresun (195‑205 TL/kg) while other Black Sea regions fall to 160‑180 TL/kg, raising farmer concerns ahead of harvest.

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