Turkey: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual

Turkiye’s fresh deciduous fruit sector faces significant challenges in MY 2025/26 due to severe weather events, including frost, drought, and hail, which have drastically reduced production levels for apples, pears, and table grapes. Apple production is forecast to drop by 60 percent to 1.8 MMT, the lowest level in five years, with exports expected to decline by 70 percent due to limited supply. Pear production is also down 30 percent year-over-year, though the Bursa region’s resilience has helped mitigate losses. Table grape production is forecast to fall by 25 percent, continuing a multi-year trend of below-average yields. Inflation and reduced supply have driven up domestic prices, while export volumes are constrained by production shortfalls and increased competition in key markets like India. Despite these challenges, investments in modern agricultural practices and cold storage facilities are helping larger commercial operations remain competitive.