The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the agricultural producer price index (Agricultural PPI) data for the September 2026 period. Accordingly, agricultural producer prices decreased by 1.99 percent in September compared to the previous month.
The annual increase in the index was recorded at 12.93 percent. The Agricultural PPI rose by 7.03 percent compared to December 2025 and by 30.64 percent based on 12-month averages.
On a sectoral basis, a monthly decline was observed in all main headings. There was a 1.66 percent decline in agriculture and hunting products and related services, and a 2.75 percent decline in forestry products and related services. The decline in fish and other fishing products, aquaculture, and support services for fishing was 9.93 percent.
Monthly changes in main groups varied. While a 0.03 percent increase was observed in annual crops, an 8.37 percent decrease was calculated for perennial crops. In live animals and animal products, the monthly increase was 1 percent.
On an annual basis, the highest increase was recorded in the "vegetables and melons, roots and tubers" subgroup at 61.07 percent. The most significant decline on a monthly basis was seen in tropical and subtropical fruits at 14.69 percent.
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