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Turkey produce price pressures and producer losses

Overview

By late September 2026, economic strain on Turkish agriculture continued to impact various sectors. Sugar beet producers in Niğde requested prices of 4,000 to 4,500 Turkish Liras per unit to offset rising costs, while state-backed Tarım Kredi Marketleri reported a net loss of over 1.09 billion Turkish Liras in the first half of 2026, leading to 30 branch closures and 1,808 job losses.

Allegations of market manipulation have intensified in the hazelnut sector due to a persistent gap between free market rates and Turkish Grain Board (TMO) purchase prices. For the 2026/2027 season, the TMO set rates at 255 TL for Giresun quality and 250 TL for Levant quality. As of early October 2026, a significant disparity remains between these official rates and free market trading.

Regional market prices continue to fluctuate below TMO levels. In Giresun, 50-yield hazelnuts are trading at approximately 185 TL/kg. In Ordu, prices are around 180 TL/kg, while in Samsun, Levant quality hazelnuts are priced near 180 TL/kg. In Trabzon, rates are approximately 175.50 TL/kg, and Western Black Sea provinces such as Düzce, Sakarya, and Zonguldak report prices between 180 and 185 TL/kg.

In response to this gap, producers are weighing whether to sell to the TMO—which offers higher base prices and additional payments for higher yields—or to wait for shifts in the free market. The Ministry of Trade has deployed inspectors to investigate the discrepancies. Local officials attribute price declines to garden rot, diseases, pests like the brown marmorated stink bug, and concerns regarding Turkey’s declining global market share.

Entities

Turkish Grain Board · Giresun · Ordu · Trabzon · Samsun

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Turkish hazelnut prices show gap between TMO and free market

    Turkish hazelnut producers face a significant price gap between the free market and the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) official rates, influencing regional sales strategies across the Black Sea.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Hazelnut market prices in Turkey show regional variations

    Hazelnut market prices in Turkey show regional variations as of September 30, 2026, with TMO setting procurement rates at 255 TL/kg for Giresun quality and 250 TL/kg for Levant quality.

  3. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Hazelnut prices show regional variation in Turkey

    Hazelnut prices in Turkey vary by region, with Giresun quality reaching nearly 200 TL/kg, while TMO purchase prices remain higher at 250-255 TL/kg.

  4. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Turkish hazelnut producers face price crisis amid market volatility

    Turkish hazelnut producers face financial hardship as free market prices drop as low as 150 TL, well below TMO official rates, prompting government inspections and calls for price reforms.

  5. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Turkish Ministry of Trade audits hazelnut markets in Ordu and Giresun

    The Turkish Ministry of Trade has initiated inspections at hazelnut commodity exchanges in Ordu and Giresun to protect producer rights and prevent market manipulation or artificial shortages.

  6. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Turkish hazelnut producers face rising costs and falling income

    Turkish hazelnut producers face financial hardship as rising labor and production costs outpace crop prices, leading to economic stagnation in regions like Giresun and Sinop.

  7. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Ordu hazelnut producers face market manipulation allegations

    İYİ Party official Fatih Titiz alleges market manipulation in the hazelnut sector, citing discrepancies between TMO purchase criteria and private market prices in Ordu.

  8. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Turkish hazelnut producers face price gap between TMO and free market

    Turkish hazelnut producers are protesting as free market prices fall significantly below TMO base prices, prompting calls for increased government oversight and market inspections.

  9. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Hazelnut prices show regional variations in Turkish free market

    Hazelnut free market prices in Turkey show regional differences as of September 5, 2026, with Giresun leading at 210 TL/kg while Zonguldak remains lower at 153 TL/kg.

  10. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Turkish food prices show high volatility and producer-retail gaps in August

    Turkish agricultural data shows egg prices rose 37.8% in August, while lemons exhibited a massive 748.4% price gap between producers and retail markets.

  11. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Hazelnut prices in Turkey show significant gap between free market and TMO rates

    Hazelnut producers in Turkey face financial pressure as free market prices in regions like Trabzon and Giresun fall significantly below the Turkish Grain Board's reference rates.

  12. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Turkish agricultural costs and retail losses under scrutiny

    CHP Deputy Ömer Fethi Gürer highlighted rising costs for sugar beet producers and reported significant losses and job cuts at Tarım Kredi Marketleri.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkey onion producers seek protection amid falling prices and production

    Turkish onion producers are calling for policy changes as production falls by 13.5% and market prices drop to near-cost levels following a significant reduction in import customs duties.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkey agricultural producers protest rising costs and market price gaps

    Turkish farmers in Mersin and market data from Eskişehir reveal significant price gaps between farm-gate costs and retail supermarket prices for vegetables.

  15. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Turkish peach producers face losses as prices drop below production costs

    Turkish peach producers are facing heavy losses as market prices drop significantly below rising production costs, driven by export uncertainties and increased expenses for fuel and fertilizer.

  16. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkish fruit farmers face losses as market prices fall below production costs

    Turkish fruit growers are losing money as production costs of 20‑25 TRY/kg exceed market prices of 10‑15 TRY/kg, while consumers pay up to 100 TRY/kg; a record fig harvest in Buharkent also faces low prices.

  17. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Kayseri markets keep produce affordable despite inflation

    Kayseri's neighborhood markets keep fruit and veg prices stable and low—tomatoes 40 TL/kg, peppers 50 TL/kg—despite inflation, pleasing locals and expatriates comparing to Dutch prices.

Sources

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