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Hazelnut production and market in Samsun

Overview

In the Samsun region of Turkey, the hazelnut market and production methods are characterized by varying economic factors. In late September 2026, free market prices for hazelnuts fluctuated across different districts and varieties, with prices in Samsun center reaching up to 200 TL for plump varieties, while districts like Terme saw lower rates for pointed varieties.

Concurrently, the adoption of a netting system during the harvest has emerged as a significant development for improving efficiency. According to Kemal Yılmaz, the Samsun Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, this system can decrease labor expenses by up to 70 percent and helps maintain quality by preventing rot. In the Terme district, production is estimated at approximately 25,662 tons for 2026. To facilitate this modernization, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has provided support to producers, with numerous applications for additional support currently awaiting approval.

By early October 2026, producers faced increasing economic pressure as free market prices in Samsun, Artvin, and Ordu remained notably lower than the prices set by the Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi (TMO). Farmers expressed frustration over rising operational costs, noting that diesel prices have increased by approximately 78 percent since the start of the year, while hazelnut prices have failed to keep pace, reducing their purchasing power for fuel.

By October 10, 2026, these economic challenges persisted across the Black Sea region, where regional market rates for hazelnuts were reported between 150 and 188 TL per kilogram. Producers in Artvin continued to report that diesel price increases of roughly 78 percent over ten months have left free market prices significantly below those announced by the TMO.

Entities

Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi · Samsun · Terme · Ali Babacan · Fehmi Öktem

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Turkish agriculture faces rising costs and export declines

    Turkish farmers face rising costs and low returns across hazelnut, grape, and pistachio sectors, prompting calls for new state support models and highlighting a decline in pistachio exports.

  2. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Turkish agricultural producers face price drops and rising costs

    Turkish farmers face economic pressure due to falling avocado and sunflower prices, high hazelnut production costs, and market volatility, while adopting new technologies to reduce labor expenses.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Samsun hazelnut prices vary by variety and district

    Hazelnut prices in Samsun, Turkey, vary by variety and district as of September 21, 2026, with plump hazelnuts reaching up to 200 TL in the city center.

Sources

alanyahaber.com · aydinlik.com.tr · aydinpost.com · baskentgazete.com.tr · cumhuriyet.com.tr · dokuz8haber.net · dunya.com · gazetearena.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazetepencere.com · gazeterize.com · haber1.com · haberport.com · halktv.com.tr · hudutgazetesi.com · izgazete.net · kanalben.com · karar.com · mersinhaber.com · sesgazetesi.com.tr · sondakika.com · sonsoz.com.tr · takagazete.com.tr · tarimdanhaber.com · turkgun.com · yenimesaj.com.tr

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history