Turkey's hazelnut exports have been impacted by Russia's military action against Ukraine, leading to the recall of drivers and the search for alternative markets. The country's annual export to Russia and Ukraine was $50 million. The hazelnut industry is looking to grow in new markets such as India and China, which are becoming increasingly important. However, the situation is uncertain due to containers being unloaded at Russian and Ukrainian ports without customs clearance, and the industry is waiting for normalization.