Turkey: Restriction has the opposite effect warning, tomato can reach 100 TL per kilo

Published 2023년 3월 7일

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The Turkish government has imposed a ban on tomato exports until April 14, 2023, in an effort to control food inflation. This decision has been met with opposition from exporters, who warn that it will negatively impact producers and potentially lead to a significant increase in tomato prices. The government's move comes in response to a 100 percent increase in the price of tomatoes, which was largely driven by exports. Critics argue that the ban will result in higher food prices and economic hardship for producers. Additionally, the article discusses concerns about manipulation of meat prices and calls for accountability within the ministry of agriculture and forestry.

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In addition to bans and restrictions to control food inflation, the government also imposed an export ban on tomatoes. This decision caused the reaction of exporters. Exporters stated that this decision will have negative consequences, such as cutting off the producer from production and increasing the price of tomatoes to 100 TL next year. Against the rise in food inflation, the government banned tomato exports until April 14. Tomatoes, which were sold between 10-15 liras at the beginning of the year, are sold in the range of 20-28 liras with a 100 percent increase today, and the government found the reason for this increase in exports. Exporters are reacting to the decision by stating that only 3.5 percent of Turkey's annual 14 million-ton tomato production, ie 526 thousand tons, is exported. Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) stated that there is no supply problem and said, “The export restriction will primarily affect the producers negatively. A decrease in production will lead ...

Source: Gidatarim