Price Increase of 21 Items in Diyarbakır; Inflation Pressure on People's Tables

Diyarbakır Söz Report on the New Wave of Price Hikes According to reports published by the local media outlet "Diyarbakır Söz" and data from the Union of Agricultural Chambers of Turkey (TZOB), retail markets in the Diyarbakır region have witnessed price increases in 21 basic commodities. This report, published on July 2, 2026, shows that out of 38 products surveyed in food markets, more than half have faced price increases [1]. Meanwhile, only 17 products experienced a price decrease.

Record-Breaking Products in the Market Among the items that became more expensive, fruits and vegetables held the largest share. According to the provided statistics, "strawberries" topped the list of price hikes with an 81% increase. Following that, products such as carrots, zucchini, dry onions, and potatoes recorded the highest price growth in Diyarbakır's retail markets [1]. These price fluctuations occur while in the production sector, zucchini had the highest price growth at the farm gate with a 112.5% increase, indicating severe pressure on the food supply chain.

Inflation Status and Price Gap in July 2026 Official data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) released on July 3, 2026, announced the annual inflation rate at 32.11% [2]. Although this figure shows a slight decrease compared to previous months, inflation in the food and non-alcoholic beverages sector remains high at 35.45%. One of the concerning points in this report is the deep price gap between the producer and the consumer; for instance, a product like apples is sold in the market at up to 4.8 times the farm gate price [3].

Production and Industry Challenges in Diyarbakır In addition to high food prices, the industrial sector in Diyarbakır is also facing serious crises. Mustafa Fidan, President of the Diyarbakır Organized Industrial Zone (OSB), warned that due to interest rates exceeding 60% and rising inflation, the wheels of production in this province are coming to a halt [3]. He emphasized that without government support and a reduction in energy and logistics costs, price increases in local markets will continue. Although favorable rainfall this year has improved the wheat and lentil harvest in the Diyarbakır plains, the high costs of agricultural inputs have prevented a decrease in the final price for consumers [1].