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Manisa 2026 grape export – cost crisis and response

Overview

The 2026 grape export season in Manisa, Turkey, has escalated into a severe crisis as low purchase prices clash with soaring production costs. While the season began with tensions over the TARİŞ Raisin Sales Cooperatives Union setting an advance purchase price of 80 TL per kilogram, recent reports indicate a catastrophic decline in market value.

In the Sarıgöl district, Mayor Tahsin Akdeniz reported that offered prices have plummeted to as low as 3–4 TL per kilogram. Akdeniz stated that these rates do not even cover labor wages, leading some farmers to discard their harvests on the ground. He has called for urgent intervention from President Erdoğan and Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, noting that production costs have tripled and leaving farmers unable to service their debts. Akdeniz further invited local members of parliament to visit the vineyards to witness the crisis firsthand.

This economic distress is mirrored in other regions, such as Nevşehir, where producers are protesting purchase rates of 8–10 TL per kilogram. Farmers in these areas have cited a lack of modern processing facilities and marketing infrastructure as key drivers of their frustration. To mitigate losses, some producers are leaving grapes on the vine or turning to drying methods.

Entities

Manisa · Sarıgöl · Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi · Hüseyin Altındağ · Manisa Province

Claims

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

[● 3 SOURCES] Manisa produces 85 percent of the country's seedless raisins.
[● 3 SOURCES] The floor price for raisins was 120 lira last year.
[● 3 SOURCES] Producers expect a price increase based on inflation and agricultural input costs.
[● 3 SOURCES] Yields have increased due to fewer natural disasters compared to previous years.
[● 3 SOURCES] Producers request that the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) increase its raisin purchase points and quantities.
[● 3 SOURCES] Producers demand fair conduct from raisin experts during the appraisal process.
[● 2 SOURCES] Erkan Akçay met with Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı to present grape producers' demands.
[● 2 SOURCES] Turkey ranks fifth worldwide in vineyard area and sixth in total grape production.
[● 2 SOURCES] Turkey produces about 240 000 t of seedless dried grapes annually, with a 45 % export share, making it the world leader in dried‑grape exports.
[● 2 SOURCES] Dried‑grape export is expected to earn $547 million in the 2024/25 season and $430 million in the 2025/26 season.
[● 2 SOURCES] Fresh‑grape export generates $150‑200 million annually.
[● 2 SOURCES] 85 % of Turkey’s drying grapes and 20 % of table grapes are produced in Manisa.

Timeline

4 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Turkish grape producers face crisis over low prices
Grape farmers in Manisa and Nevşehir, Turkey, are facing significant losses due to low market prices and rising costs, leading some to discard harvests or leave them on the vine.
26 days ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
Manisa grape producers face economic strain amid harvest season
Grape producers in Manisa face economic hardship as TARİŞ advance prices fall below rising production costs, despite ongoing regional harvest festivals and cultural celebrations.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Manisa raisin producers demand updated floor prices
Raisin producers in Manisa, Turkey, are demanding an updated floor price of at least 150 lira to offset rising agricultural input costs as the new harvest season begins.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Manisa Agricultural Chambers Sets 2026 Grape Harvest Wage Recommendations
Manisa Agricultural Chambers set 2026 grape‑harvest wage guidelines: daily pay 1,450‑1,600 TL plus 150 TL allowance, up to 1,750 TL total; transport fees negotiable; effective 10 Aug 2026.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 33 sources
Manisa grape producers present demands to Agriculture Minister
MHP's Erkan Akçay met with Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı to demand state intervention for grape producers, citing price speculation and calling for TMO to purchase raisins.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 16 sources
Manisa grape growers protest soaring costs and falling prices
Manisa grape growers face 50‑80 % cost hikes and a price drop to 75‑80 lira per 100 kg, prompting calls for a government action plan, clearer TMO pricing and higher domestic consumption.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Manisa's early grape export begins, marking new season for Turkish vineyards
Manisa began exporting Superior Seedless grapes on 25 July, expecting $321 million in earnings, while Nevşehir vines ripen for an August‑September harvest that fuels local markets and traditional products.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Manisa launches 2026 grape export season as harvest begins
Manisa’s Alaşehir region began its 2026 grape export season with Superior Seedless shipments to Europe, while the province’s harvest started, featuring early Spil Karası vines and high yield expectations.

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