# Turkey food price trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-food-price-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-24T10:36:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late September, data from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality indicated that 274,157 tons of produce were sold across the Bayrampasa and Atasehir markets during August. Watermelon was the most popular fruit, while tomatoes led vegetable sales by volume.

By late October, reports indicated rising costs for specific food items in different regions. In Diyarbakır, roasted watermelon seeds reached prices as high as 400 TL per kilogram. Simultaneously, in Kayseri and Central Anatolia, red meat prices saw increases, with beef carcass prices rising slightly and retail prices for various cuts, such as beef mince and tenderloin, reaching high levels.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Food prices rise in Turkey as watermelon seed and meat costs climb

Rising food costs in Turkey see watermelon seeds in Diyarbakır reaching 400 TL/kg, while red meat prices in Kayseri climb, with premium beef cuts exceeding 2,000 TL per kilogram.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/food-prices-rise-in-turkey-as-watermelon-seed-and-meat-costs-climb

### 2026-09-27: Istanbul fruit and vegetable sales data released for August

Istanbul's Bayrampasa and Atasehir markets sold over 274,000 tons of produce in August, with watermelon and tomatoes emerging as the most popular fruit and vegetable, respectively.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-fruit-and-vegetable-sales-data-released-for-august

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