required report public distribution date 8 18 2005 gain number tu5032 turkey tree nuts annual approved by jim higgiston agriculture counselor us embassy prepared unal sarigedik specialist highlights weather conditions were mostly normal in the hazelnut growing areas my production is currently estimated at 525 000 mt which significantly larger than last year s level but still much lower capacity due to harms on orchards given frosts with optimal 2006 could reach 600 tons expected export quantities prices are remain stable pistachio forecast return traditional levels includes psd changes yes trade matrix ankara tu1 tu table of contents executive summary 3 hazelnuts 4 for 5 consumption 6 7 import stocks policy marketing 9 pistachios 10 11
