Antalya Trade Exchange Shocks: Vegetable Prices Up 64% While Tomatoes Surge 41%

The Antalya Trade Exchange (ATB) July 2026 data reveal a historic surge in vegetable prices and a shocking spike in tomato market dynamics.

Vegetable Prices Hit Record Highs

In July, the vegetable price index rose %64.03 year‑over‑year, marking the highest level in the past eight years. This outpaces the price gains seen in fruits and tomatoes.

Tomato Market Faces Supply Crunch and Price Surge

Tomato transaction volume grew %25.90 year‑over‑year, while the price index climbed %30.27. On a month‑over‑month basis, transaction volume fell %66.18 and the price index jumped %41.12, reaching a historic peak. The supply squeeze has amplified price movements.

Broad Decline in Monthly Transaction Volumes

All product groups saw a monthly decline in transaction volumes:

■Tomatoes: %66.18 drop

■Vegetables: %61.40 drop

■Fruits: %27.12 drop

These declines indicate reduced market liquidity and sellers pulling back inventories.

Eight‑Year Perspective: Historic Benchmarks

■The %66.18 drop in tomato transaction volume ranks as the third‑largest decline in the last eight years.

■The %41.12 rise in the tomato price index is the fourth‑largest increase.

■The fruit price index fell %2.10 year‑over‑year, the second‑largest decline in eight years.

■The %37.85 monthly rise in the vegetable price index is the fifth‑largest increase.

These pronounced price swings pose a critical risk to input costs and consumer inflation. The supply contraction in staple foods like tomatoes threatens short‑term price stability and will shape future food‑security and pricing policies. Banks and financial institutions should embed this volatility into credit risk models and closely monitor liquidity pressures in the agricultural sector.