Turkish Hazelnut Harvest and TMO Price — 2026-10-11
A widening price gap has emerged between the Turkish Grain Board's (TMO) official purchase price and the free market, with TMO offering 250–255 TRY/kg while spot prices have fallen to 150–188 TRY/kg across the Black Sea region. Producers are struggling with low yields, brown marmorated stink bug damage, and high production costs, leading to significant dissatisfaction with the state's intervention pricing.
Turkish Hazelnut Harvest and TMO Price — 2026-10-11
Top developments
Free Market Prices Collapse Well Below TMO Floor
As of October 10, 2026, free market hazelnut prices in Ordu ranged from 172 TL to 188 TL per kilogram, significantly lower than the TMO’s announced purchase price of 250 TL for Levant quality and 255 TL for Giresun quality. In Sakarya, prices dropped further to around 150 TL, creating a "scissors effect" where the state price is nearly 40% higher than what traders are paying. This disparity has forced many producers to wait for TMO procurement windows rather than selling to private buyers who offer lower rates.
Producers Cite Stink Bug Damage and High Costs as Key Issues
Local media reports highlight that farmers are facing a "triple squeeze" from the brown marmorated stink bug (kokarca), which reduces kernel quality and yield, alongside rising labor and fertilizer costs. Despite the TMO’s 250 TL floor price, producers argue that effective income is lower due to reduced randıman (yield quality) and the physical loss of product to pests. The state's price is described by some stakeholders as remaining "on paper," as the actual saleable volume and quality are compromised.
Regional Price Disparities Persist in October
On October 9, 2026, regional variations were evident, with prices in major hubs like Giresun and Trabzon showing different levels of discounting compared to the TMO benchmark. The gap between the state-supported price and the free market continues to be the dominant topic in local agricultural news, with traders hesitant to buy at higher levels due to uncertain export demand and global price softening.
Local view
Local media outlets such as Medya61 and Haberlisin emphasize that the TMO's announced prices are not translating into real income for farmers due to quality deductions and pest damage. Medya61 reported that producers feel their costs are not covered even at the TMO rate when accounting for the lower percentage of sound kernels. The local sentiment is one of frustration, with farmers viewing the state intervention as insufficient to offset the biological and economic challenges of the 2026 season.
Context & numbers
- TMO Purchase Prices (2026/27 Season): 255 TRY/kg for Giresun quality; 250 TRY/kg for Levant quality.
- Free Market Prices (Early Oct 2026): Ranging from 150 TRY/kg in Sakarya to 188 TRY/kg in Ordu.
- Price Gap: Approximately 60–100 TRY/kg difference between state support and market reality.
On the radar
- Quality Deductions: Monitor how TMO applies randıman (yield) deductions, as this will determine the actual cash flow for farmers selling to the state.
- Export Demand: Watch for updates on European buyer activity, as current free market prices suggest weak immediate demand from the confectionery sector.
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