Raspberry Prices Have Dropped in Turkish Markets in W49, Prompting Traders to Halt Imports to Raise the Price

In 2022, the raspberry harvest season in Turkey began in August and ended in September. Growers increased their prices at the start of the 2022 season, causing traders to seek alternative solutions such as importing more than usual from some Eastern European countries. However, raspberry prices in Turkish markets have dropped to USD 4.56/kg in W49, compared to USD 7.51/kg at the start of the season. Traders who have imported raspberries are concerned about this scenario and are waiting until the stock in the domestic market runs out so that the price level rises again. Additionally, raspberry imports are expected to be halted until the end of 2022.