The article highlights the significance of Aydın, Turkey, in chestnut production, with the Aydın Chamber of Commerce purchasing the first chestnuts of the 2024 season at 500 TL per kilo. Aydın produces around 22,715 tons annually, making it a leader in Turkey. Governor Yakup Canbolat and Chamber President Fevzi Çondur emphasize the economic importance of chestnuts and the challenges faced, such as diseases, the gall wasp problem, and competition from Chinese imports. The article also addresses the issue of Chinese chestnuts being mixed with Aydın chestnuts in markets, calling for measures to protect local producers and ensure fair pricing.