# Turkey lentil production and import dependency

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-lentil-production-and-import-dependency
> Updated: 2026-08-28T14:00:10.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Turkey has faced significant dependency on imported lentils due to agricultural policy issues and rising input costs. Over a seven-year period, the country imported approximately 4.46 million tons of red and green lentils, costing nearly $2.9 billion in foreign exchange. Domestic production has struggled to keep pace with demand, as farmers shift to other crops to maintain viability.

In response to production trends, the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) announced a purchase price of 32,000 lira per ton for natural green lentils, the first specific price set for this crop since 2021. Green lentil production for 2026 is projected to increase by 62.6 percent compared to the previous year. To support producers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is providing supplementary aid, including planned production and certified seed usage support, while the TMO has committed to purchasing all production registered in the Farmer Registration System.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Turkish Grain Board sets green lentil purchase price at 32,000 lira per ton

The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) set a green lentil purchase price of 32,000 lira per ton, with buying operations scheduled to begin on August 31.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-grain-board-sets-green-lentil-purchase-price-at-32000-lira-per-ton

### 2026-08-23: Turkey faces high lentil import dependency

Turkey's lentil imports have reached 4.46 million tons over seven years, costing nearly $2.9 billion, as rising production costs drive domestic farmers away from the crop.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-faces-high-lentil-import-dependency

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