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Sumac harvest and pricing in Turkey

Overview

The sumac harvest has commenced in the Turkish regions of Kahramanmaraş and Elazığ. In Kahramanmaraş, traditional processing methods are used to produce ‘ekşi ahıdı’, a concentrated sour sauce. Prices for unground sumac in this region range between 200 and 300 TL per kilogram, while the concentrated sauce can reach approximately 2,000 TL per kilogram. In Elazığ’s Palu district, the spice is increasingly used as a preferred alternative to citric acid, with market prices reported at 350 TL per kilogram.

By late August, reports from Batman indicate that sumac prices are expected to decrease due to high yields. Local merchant Vasfi Gültekin noted that abundant rainfall has positively impacted production compared to the previous year. While current stock is priced around 450 lira per kilogram, the anticipated plentiful harvest is expected to drive prices down to 350 lira or lower.

Entities

Kahramanmaraş · Palu · Elazığ · Batman

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sumac prices in Batman expected to drop due to high yields

    Increased sumac production in Batman, driven by abundant rainfall, is expected to lower market prices from current levels of 450 lira per kilogram to approximately 350 lira or less.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Sumac harvest begins in Kahramanmaraş and Elazığ

    The sumac harvest has begun in Kahramanmaraş and Elazığ, Turkey, with prices for the traditional spice ranging from 200 to 350 TL per kilogram depending on the region and processing method.

Sources

batmanrehbergazetesi.com · rayhaber.com