Dried Grape Price Reaches 600 Lira Per Kilo in Hekimhan

September 21, 2026 · Dünya Gazetesi

Following a frost disaster last year, a high yield in Hekimhan, Malatya, has pushed dried grape prices to 600 lira per kilo, bringing smiles to producers' faces.

In Yeşilpınar Neighborhood of Hekimhan district in Malatya, the completed grape harvest has pleased producers with its high yield and attractive market prices. Farmers in the region, who experienced yield losses due to last year's frost disaster, have had a bountiful season in terms of both quality and quantity this year. Producer Osman Yiğit, who has been cultivating vineyards in an area of approximately 120-150 decares for 15-20 years, stated that they sold dried grapes for 600 TL per kilo and fresh grapes for 100 TL, and that they had no product left after the harvest.

Evaluating the yield and market conditions, producer Osman Yiğit made the following statement:

Producers stated that the traditional product varieties grown in the region are highly valued in the market, and the harvested crop was sold out very quickly. Drawing attention to the region's rich viticulture potential and market interest, producer Osman Yiğit said:

Thanks to the high market demand, Hekimhan's grape producers closed the season early and profitably.

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