The Turkish hazelnut industry is facing a challenging season with rising prices, limited supplies, and reduced export activity. Prices in Turkey continue to be shaped by high inflation and tightening supply. Following the announcement, local market prices increased to TRY320–350/kg (US$7.73–8.46/kg) by mid-September, according to industry sources. More recent estimates from Turkey suggest 520,000 mt, with some traders indicating production could be closer to 400,000 mt. The Expana Benchmark Prices for Turkish 11/13 Levant quality hazelnut kernels reached US$1,700/100kg on September 18, a 41% increase in four weeks and up 121% compared to the same period last year.