The Producer Price Index of Agricultural Products (Agriculture-PPI) in Türkiye rose by 27.50% on an annual basis in April 2025, while registering a slight monthly decline of 0.45%, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) announced in a statement on Thursday.

According to the latest data, the Agriculture-PPI increased by 12.31% compared to December 2024 and showed a 37.52% rise on a twelve-month moving average basis.

Despite the yearly increase, April saw a moderate monthly contraction, with notable sectoral variances. Compared to March, prices in “agriculture, hunting, and related services” dropped by 0.86%, while the “forestry and logging” sector experienced a sharp increase of 3.71%. The fishing and aquaculture sector surged by 8.79%, indicating strong price activity in marine products.

Among the main product groups, non-perennial crops posted a significant monthly decline of 8.33%. In contrast, perennial crops saw a sharp rise of 13.20%, while live animals and animal products recorded a 1.54% increase.

Citrus fruits stood out as the most volatile product group, with prices skyrocketing by 121.05% annually and 29.16% monthly—marking the highest rate of change in both categories. The surge in citrus prices underscores seasonal demand pressures and potential supply constraints.

Analysts suggest that while the yearly gains reflect broader inflationary trends and input cost increases in agriculture, the monthly contraction may indicate early signs of stabilization or seasonal adjustments in specific crop categories.

TurkStat’s figures are closely watched by policymakers and agricultural producers, as they offer insights into inflationary trends, sectoral profitability, and food price dynamics affecting both rural economies and consumers nationwide. (ILKHA)