The world remained at 6 percent, Turkey saw 196 percent: The gap in food prices draws attention

The gap between food prices in Turkey and global food prices during the period covering the tenure of Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has returned to the agenda with the published data.

Economist İnan Mutlu shared his "Food Price Index" study with the public, based on data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

TÜİK AND FAO DATA COMPARED

According to the chart, which uses June 2023 as a base of "100," the global food price index rose to 105.9 as of June 2026.

In the same period, it was observed that Turkey's food price index reached 296.4.

According to the shared data, while the food price increase worldwide during the period in question was calculated at approximately 6 percent, the increase in Turkey reached 196 percent.

ECONOMIST İnan Mutlu SHARED THE DATA

In the chart he prepared based on TÜİK and FAO data, İnan Mutlu pointed out that the rate of increase in food prices in Turkey has remained above the global average.

The prepared chart included comparative index values for the June 2023-June 2026 period.

Assessments included in the report stated that the rise in food prices has made it particularly difficult for low-income households to access basic food products.

It was noted that accessing basic consumer goods such as meat, milk, eggs, cheese, and fresh fruits and vegetables has become more difficult for many families, and attention was also drawn to the effects of this on children's nutritional habits.

EXPERT WARNINGS INCLUDED

Expert opinions cited in the report included assessments that the high increase in Turkey, at a time when food prices are relatively stable worldwide, could have long-term consequences, especially regarding children's nutritional conditions.