Cucumber Tops Price Increases in Istanbul in October

November 3, 2026 · AA Tarım & Ekonomi

According to Istanbul Chamber of Commerce data, cucumber saw the highest retail price increase at 50.71% in October, while lemon recorded the steepest price drop at 26.21%.

Volatility in Food Prices in October

According to the October retail price index data announced by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO), significant price movements were recorded for a large portion of the products in the consumer basket in the metropolis. ITO data revealed that prices increased for 231 out of 336 main products examined, while prices declined for 29 products. Sharp fluctuations, particularly in fresh fruits and vegetables, which closely concern the agricultural and food markets, directly impacted household budgets and the cost balance on market stalls.

Cucumber and Vegetables Lead Price Hikes

Across Istanbul, the product with the highest price increase compared to the previous month in October was cucumber, with a rise of 50.71%. This was followed by tomatoes with a 36.98% increase, pointed peppers with 27.15%, charliston peppers with 26%, zucchini with 22.55%, and stuffing peppers with 21.31%. These increases in the vegetable group clearly demonstrated how cost pressures, stemming from seasonal transitions in the agricultural production and distribution chain, were rapidly reflected in consumer prices.

Drops in Lemon and Fruit Group

In contrast, lemon topped the list of products with the steepest price decrease in October, falling by 26.21%. According to the ITO report, the agricultural products with the next largest price drops were shelled hazelnuts at 9.92%, apples at 8.50%, grapes at 7.65%, and onions at 4.97%. Additionally, garlic prices fell by 2.55%, fresh beans by 2.09%, and carrots by 2.01%.

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