The changes in strawberry prices over the course of a month have left many astonished.

The changes in strawberry prices over the course of a month have left many astonished.

22.01.2025 11:52

In the Aksu district of Antalya, strawberry prices have fallen to levels that cannot cover the producers' costs. A month ago, strawberries were sold for 400 TL per kilogram, but now the price has dropped to around 90 TL. Producers state that they are facing difficulties due to rising costs and price differences among intermediaries.

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The price of strawberries produced in an area of approximately 4,000 decares in the Aksu district of Antalya has dropped from around 400 TL per kilogram to as low as 90 TL.

About a month ago, strawberries that were sold for 300-400 TL per kilogram have now fallen to an average of 90 TL in the greenhouse. Strawberry producer Emine Peker stated that they started harvesting in December and that the price of their strawberries, which were initially sold for 400 TL per kilogram, has dropped to 90 TL within a month. Peker, who grows strawberries on 10 decares of land, said, "A month ago, we sold strawberries for 400 TL. We were happy thinking that if the prices continue like this this year, at least we would get the value of our efforts. However, the prices quickly fell to 250 TL. Right now, we are selling for around 90-100 TL. We harvest twice a week, and each harvest is about 600 kilograms."







The price of strawberries in the greenhouse hit rock bottom in a month: Dropped from 400 TL to 90 TL





"DIFFICULT TO GROW, SHORT SHELF LIFE"



Peker expressed that growing strawberries is quite difficult and costly, stating, "Strawberries are a delicate fruit with a short shelf life. We grow them with great difficulty. We need to send what we produce to sale immediately after harvesting. Strawberry production requires much more labor compared to other vegetables like eggplant or zucchini." Peker explained that costs have increased, saying, "We are struggling to cover the costs. Strawberry prices should not fall below 200-250 TL. However, it is currently impossible for us to cover our costs with these figures." Peker called for regulations to be made regarding intermediaries.







The price of strawberries in the greenhouse hit rock bottom in a month: Dropped from 400 TL to 90 TL





"PRODUCER'S EARNINGS ARE DECREASING DUE TO DIFFERENCES AMONG INTERMEDIARIES"



Producer Aslan Peker stated, "The differences among intermediaries are causing the producer's earnings to decrease. We are struggling with these prices while costs have doubled."







The price of strawberries in the greenhouse hit rock bottom in a month: Dropped from 400 TL to 90 TL





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