# Turkish chestnut harvest season > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-chestnut-harvest-season > Updated: 2026-10-10T07:55:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The chestnut harvest has commenced in several regions of Turkey, including Sinop and the Kastamonu province. In Sinop’s Erfelek district, favorable seasonal conditions have led producers to expect an increase in yield. Initial market prices for the Erfelek chestnut are reported between 500 and 800 Turkish Liras per kilogram, though sellers expect prices to drop as supply increases. In Kastamonu, harvesting has begun across coastal districts such as Abana, Bozkurt, and Doğanyurt. Producers report increased yields following interventions by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to control the gall wasp pest. In the Doğanyurt district, the chestnut trade generates an annual income of approximately 20 million TL. Current prices in Kastamonu range from 250 TL to 350 TL per kilogram, with the produce being distributed to various cities including Istanbul and Samsun. ## Claims - Medium-sized chestnuts are sold for 250 TL per kilogram, while large ones are sold for 350 TL per kilogram. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The annual income from chestnut trade in the Doğanyurt district is approximately 20 million TL. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Yield has increased this year following efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Kastamonu Regional Directorate of Forestry to combat the gall wasp pest. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chestnuts are harvested in the coastal districts of Abana, Bozkurt, Çatalzeytin, Cide, Doğanyurt, and İnebolu. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Kastamonu chestnut harvest begins with increased yields Chestnut harvesting has started in Kastamonu, Turkey, with increased yields due to pest control efforts. Prices for the sweet ‘lamb chestnuts’ range from 250 to 350 TL per kilogram. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kastamonu-chestnut-harvest-begins-with-increased-yields ### 2026-10-02: Erfelek chestnut harvest begins in Sinop, Turkey Chestnut harvesting has begun in Erfelek, Sinop. Despite high initial prices of 500 to 800 TL per kg, an increased yield is expected this season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erfelek-chestnut-harvest-begins-in-sinop-turkey --- Cite as: Turkish chestnut harvest season. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-chestnut-harvest-season