Hazelnut prices depend on export, exchange rate, and weather conditions.

Hazelnut industrialist Mustafa Demirci, who stated that hazelnut prices are determined in line with exports and the exchange rate, said that there was a decrease of approximately 50 percent in exports compared to last year. Demirci noted that this decline led European buyers to turn to different suppliers. In his statement regarding the current situation, Demirci said, "As the year comes to a close, for hazelnut prices to rise above the 290 lira level, either the exchange rate must increase or exports must rise. According to our forecast, hazelnut prices will remain stable until January 15, 2026. After this date, weather conditions will be decisive in reshaping prices." Demirci also pointed out the impact of weather conditions on the harvest, saying, "After January 15, 2026, weather conditions such as drought or above-average temperatures can have adverse effects on the harvest, reducing it. In this case, hazelnut prices are likely to rise above ...