While a significant yield loss is expected this season due to agricultural frost and other adverse climatic conditions, the most recent statement came from the Turkish Grain Board (TMO).
The TMO announced that, as a result of yield assessment studies conducted in coordination with the Provincial Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry, the 2025 hazelnut harvest is expected to be 453,000 tons, a 37 percent decrease compared to last year.
TMO General Manager Ahmet Güldal said, "As you know, a very significant agricultural frost event occurred in April. This also caused damage to hazelnuts. This year, there is a 37 percent loss. Last year's yield, which was 717,000 tons, was announced as 453,000 tons. These assessments were made by the provincial directorates of agriculture, chambers of agriculture, office representatives, research institutes, and university faculty members involved. Considering the harvest's progress, it's possible to consider this figure optimistic."
These estimates are being interpreted as a record yield loss for hazelnuts, as hazelnut production in Türkiye last fell to 420,000 tons in 2016, again due to adverse climate conditions.
Yesterday, the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) announced its purchasing prices, setting prices of 200 TL/kg for Giresun quality, 195 TL/kg for Levant quality, and 190 TL/kg for Sharp quality hazelnuts.
TMO General Manager Ahmet Güldal noted that the announced prices serve as a reference for producers, saying, "We advise our producers not to sell below these prices; they should make an appointment and deliver their products to TMO with peace of mind. TMO will open its appointment system on August 18th, and will begin purchasing in-shell hazelnuts at 16 purchasing points initially on August 25th. Then, based on demand, we will open all 61 purchasing points in a row to carry out purchases." Güldal said, "Turkey accounts for 64 percent of the world's hazelnut production; 80 percent of these hazelnuts are exported. Last year, these exports alone generated $2.5 billion in revenue. Purchase prices have been set at a level that will protect our producers, taking into account production costs and market conditions. We urge our producers to avoid early harvests. Harvesting before maturity negatively impacts product quality."
