# Walnut harvests in Turkey

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/walnut-harvests-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-06T10:45:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Walnut harvests have commenced in various Turkish provinces for products holding geographical indication status.

In Kahramanmaraş, the harvest of EU-registered Çağlayancerit walnuts has begun. Local officials expect a production of approximately 8,000 tons from roughly 800,000 trees, noting high quality and a whiter color in the walnut meat compared to previous years affected by frost. Workers use long poles to collect the nuts for processing.

Similarly, in the Niksar district of Tokat, the harvest for the geographically indicated Niksar walnut is underway. Producers anticipate a yield of 2,000 tons, marking a recovery from significant frost damage experienced the previous year. Farmers are utilizing specialized tractor-mounted machinery to shake the trees during collection.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Niksar walnut harvest begins in Tokat with 2,000-ton yield expected

Walnut harvesting has begun in Niksar, Turkey, with an expected yield of 2,000 tons following previous frost losses.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/niksar-walnut-harvest-begins-in-tokat-with-2000-ton-yield-expected

### 2026-09-22: Çağlayancerit walnut harvest begins in Kahramanmaraş

Harvest has begun for the EU-registered Çağlayancerit walnuts in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, with an expected production of 8,000 tons following previous frost damage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alayancerit-walnut-harvest-begins-in-kahramanmara

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