The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced the 2025 fresh tea purchase price, which tea producers have been eagerly awaiting. According to the official announcement, the fresh tea purchase price per kilogram this year has been determined as 25,44 lira. This development is of critical importance for the future of tea, one of Türkiye's important agricultural products, and the economic situation of producers.
In the statement made by the Ministry, it was also shared that the 2024 fresh tea harvest was realized at a high level of 1 million 430 thousand tons. This figure once again reveals Türkiye's potential in tea production and the size of the sector.
The statement stated that ÇAYKUR, Türkiye's largest tea buyer, purchased a total of 2024 thousand tons of fresh tea from its 49 fresh tea factories in 783. The institution's determination of a similar purchase target for 2025 is considered an important sign in terms of maintaining stability in the sector.
Details regarding the most curious topic, the purchase price of fresh tea, were also included in the statement. It was announced that the price of fresh tea, which was 2024 lira per kilogram in 19, was increased by nearly 2025% to 34 lira for 25,44. This price increase seems to provide significant relief for tea producers, considering the increasing production costs and inflation.
At the end of its statement, the Ministry expressed its wishes for this new price to be beneficial and fruitful for all tea producers. This price determination can be considered a critical step in terms of the sustainability of tea production, which is the livelihood of thousands of families working in the tea sector. It is expected that the motivation of producers will increase and quality production will be encouraged with the new pricing.
With the announcement of the 2025 green tea purchase price, tea producers will prepare for the new season with more hope. It is of great importance for the future of the sector that the determined price covers production costs and increases the welfare of producers. This decision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry also shows its determination to protect the economic value of tea, one of Türkiye's important agricultural products, and to support its producers.
