# Turkish fig market dynamics

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-fig-market-dynamics
> Updated: 2026-08-05T07:24:02.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 growers in Turgutlu, Manisa saw six‑leaf fig prices rebound to 200‑250 TRY per kilogram after a mid‑season dip, reflecting the winding down of the first harvest. By early August the sector shifted to the export season, targeting $100 million in fresh Sarılop fig sales to Germany, Russia, Austria and emerging markets in East Asia and the Gulf, building on the $94 million earned the previous year.

On 5 August the harvest season opened more broadly. Cherry growers in Ankara’s Kuruçay village reported a 70‑80 ton crop, while Balıkesir’s Havran district began its protected black‑fig season, producing 650‑700 tons from about 25 000 trees. In Aydın, the GI‑protected Sarılop sector reaffirmed the $100 million export goal, citing favourable climate and continued air‑cargo discounts. The town of Buharkent launched one of the earliest fresh‑fig harvests, with an estimated 30‑35 k tons and farm‑gate prices around 60 TL per kilogram. Overall, higher yields and logistical incentives are expected to support both domestic price stability and the national export ambition for the 2026 fig season.

## Claims

- The 2026 fresh fig export season has started in Turkey. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Exporters aim to achieve $100 million in fresh fig revenue in 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- In the 2025 season, Turkey exported 20,112 tons of fresh figs, earning $94 million. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sarılop fresh figs generated $17 million of export revenue in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Germany, Russia and Austria are the top destinations for Turkish fresh figs. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Favorable climate conditions are expected to increase the fresh fig harvest in 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A discounted air‑cargo program with Turkish Cargo will support fresh fig exports in 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Turkey's TMO Announces 2026/27 Hazelnut Purchase Prices

Turkey's TMO set 2026/27 hazelnut purchase prices at 255 TL/kg (Giresun) and 250 TL/kg (Levant), with extra payments for high‑yield nuts; buying starts 24 Aug, but producers protest the rates as too low.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-fresh-fig-exports-aim-for-100-million-in-2026-season

### 2026-07-22: Turgutlu, Turkey sees surge in six‑leaf fig prices amid harvest

Turgutlu's six‑leaf figs see prices rebound to 200‑250 TRY/kg as the first harvest ends; a second harvest is slated for mid‑August, with strong demand from Turkey’s coastal tourism markets.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turgutlu-turkey-sees-surge-in-sixleaf-fig-prices-amid-harvest

---
Cite as: Turkish fig market dynamics. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-fig-market-dynamics