Fruit Prices Soar Over 200% Annually as Farm-Level Inflation Exceeds 50% in Turkey

Turkish consumers seeking answers to surging food prices are now seeing the root cause more clearly. According to the latest Agricultural Producer Price Index (Agri-PPI) data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), agricultural inflation skyrocketed in June 2025, with fruits leading the price surge.

Producer-Level Agricultural Inflation Hits 50.31% Annually

The Agri-PPI for June 2025 showed a month-on-month increase of 18.82%—one of the sharpest spikes recorded in recent months. On an annual basis, the agricultural producer price index rose by 50.31%, underscoring the persistent cost pressures starting from the fields.

Fruits Top the Price Hike Charts

Fruits, especially those in the “perennial plant” category, were the primary drivers of the inflationary trend:

• Monthly Price Surge:
  Prices for perennial crops jumped 51.08% in a single month. Within this category, “soft and stone fruits” such as peaches, cherries, and plums soared by 47.92%, making them the monthly inflation champions.

• Annual Explosion in Fruit Prices:
  The annual price hike in perennial crops hit 137.68%, while soft and stone fruits saw a staggering 202.59% increase, signaling unprecedented price pressure for fruit buyers.

Livestock Prices Show Minor Decline

In contrast to fruits, livestock and animal-based products showed a monthly decline of 0.19%. This slight drop is an outlier in an otherwise inflation-heavy agricultural landscape.

Grocery Prices Expected to Stay High

The steep increase in producer prices, especially for fruit, suggests that consumers will continue to face high prices at markets and grocery stores in the coming months. From orchard to shelf, the inflationary strain is far from easing.