Turkey’s 2025 wheat procurement price witnesses 45% increase
The Turkish Grain Board has noted that the 2025 wheat harvest began in localized regions in May, with approximately 2% of the harvest completed nationwide.
TURKEY – The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has officially announced the domestic procurement prices for the 2025 grain season, demonstrating substantial institutional support for local farmers amid ongoing inflationary pressures in agriculture.
The purchase price is set at 13,500 TL per tonne (approximately US$420) for second-grade milling and durum wheat, and 11,000 TL per tonne (approximately US$345) for barley.
With supplementary payments from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, which include base support, planned production incentives, and certified seed bonuses, farmers will effectively receive 16,020 TL per tonne (approximately US$500) for wheat and 13,520 TL per tonne (approximately US$422) for barley. These figures represent a year-on-year increase of over 45% for wheat.
To ensure orderly storage and procurement, the agency started accepting wheat and barley deliveries on a commitment basis from registered producers in the Farmer Registration System (ÇKS) beginning May 12.
Over 600 procurement points across Turkey will support the 2025 campaign. The agency emphasized that this pricing decision was made in close alignment with market monitoring and considerations for producer sustainability.
In addition to the announced prices, fuel and fertilizer subsidies will remain in place.
Farmers participating in planned production schemes will receive additional support, and those using certified seeds will be eligible for extra payments under the new model.
Payments for products will be transferred to farmers’ registered bank accounts within 30 days of delivery.
By raising domestic procurement prices, Turkey aims to stabilize the local grain supply and encourage continued farmer engagement in grain cultivation, especially as rising input costs and global trade uncertainties reshape production strategies.
The USDA recently released a report indicating that Turkey’s wheat and barley production outlook is likely to be negatively affected by dryness, caused by limited rainfall during the fall and winter months and the likelihood of continued dry conditions.
While corn production is expected to increase due to strong domestic prices, wheat output is projected to decline for the 2025-26 marketing year.
Wheat production is anticipated to fall to 18.5 million tonnes in 2025-26, down from 19 million tonnes the previous year, despite a slight increase in harvested area to 7.35 million hectares.
This decrease is primarily attributed to lower yields resulting from arid weather, particularly in key wheat-producing regions.
Wheat consumption is expected to remain stable at 19.4 million tonnes, as demand for food-grade wheat—comprising about 90% of usage—is projected to hold steady.
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