TMO to announce hazelnut purchase price this week: Producers seek 300 lira while market estimate falls below 200 lira

Quick summary

TMO's hazelnut purchasing price, which it will announce this week, is expected to be significantly lower than the 300 lira anticipated by producers, likely in the 200-250 lira range. With production costs rising to 227 lira, keeping the market at such a low level will put producers in a difficult position.

Why it matters

In the hazelnut sector, which provides income for 450,000 families in the Black Sea region, TMO's price announcement will directly determine producer income. The wide gap between the official floor price and free market price could force producers to sell their products at low prices and negatively impact the regional economy.

Key takeaways

• ›TMO is set to announce its 2026-season fresh hazelnut purchase price imminently, with Black Sea producers bracing for a figure below their expectations.
• ›The Altinordu Agricultural Chamber puts the cost of production at 227 lira per kilogram and calls for a floor price of at least 300 lira.
• ›A former Giresun Trade Exchange official forecasts TMO's floor price at 250 lira, with the free market potentially dipping below 200 lira — well beneath what producers say they need.