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Turkey hazelnut harvest: Economic pressure and processing

Overview

The hazelnut harvest in Turkey’s coastal regions has concluded, marking a transition from collection and drying to processing. While the expected yield is approximately 700,000 tons, the sector faces severe economic pressure. Production costs have risen by at least 50% compared to the previous year, while market prices have reportedly declined by 40%, fluctuating between 170 and 200 TL.

To cope with low pricing and high expenses, many producers are opting to process their crops into shelled hazelnuts, roasted products, or hazelnut paste rather than selling immediately to traders. In Ordu, producers are increasingly turning to the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) due to a significant price gap between the state institution and the free market. While free market prices for 50-yield shelled hazelnuts hover around 180 TL per kilogram, the TMO has set its purchase price at 250 TL. Farmers are utilizing an appointment system to deliver products to TMO warehouses, where expert teams conduct quality controls and yield measurements. High-yield products can command even higher prices, with some producers reporting sales exceeding 260 TL per kilogram.

In Samsun, the Çarşamba Chamber of Agriculture has advised producers to pre-sort crops to avoid rejection at TMO procurement warehouses, where approximately 600 tons are being purchased daily. Officials warned that hazelnuts with high rates of rot are being returned to farmers. Additionally, the brown marmorated stink bug remains a renewed threat, necessitating continued pest control efforts through the winter months. Structural challenges, including competition from Georgia, Italy, and the US, continue to impact the sector.

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. www.oncurtv.com · www.haber1.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.gzt.com
[● 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. www.haber1.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.gzt.com

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 4 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.
4 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
10 days 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.
15 days 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.
17 days 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.
21 days 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.
24 days 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.
26 days 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
2 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.”
3 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.

Sources

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