TMO Announces Expected Hazelnut Prices for 2026: Giresun and Levant Quality Rates Anticipated

Producers in Turkey are keenly anticipating the announcement regarding the 2026 hazelnut purchasing prices from the Turkish Grain Board (TMO). With the harvest period drawing near, the kilogram prices for Giresun quality and Levant quality hazelnuts have become a hot topic of interest. In the previous season, the purchasing price was set at 200 TL per kilogram for Giresun quality hazelnuts and 195 TL for Levant quality. As producers wait for the new figures, they are also considering the recently established labor costs ahead of the harvest. The daily wage for laborers has been set at 1,750 TL, while rates for other roles such as sack carriers, cooks, and threshers have also been revised. This change in labor costs may impact the overall production expenses for hazelnut growers. Questions remain about what the TMO will announce regarding the hazelnut prices for the upcoming season. Will the figures reflect an increase due to rising costs, or will they remain stable? Producers are eager for clarity on these matters as they prepare for the harvest. The anticipation continues to build around the official release of the hazelnut purchasing prices and their implications for the market in 2026.