According to the vice chairman of the Black Sea hazelnuts and Exporters Association, from September 1, 2014, to May 11, 2015, Turkey has exported approximately 167000 tons of hazelnut, worth US $21 billion. Despite the decline in production, it brings the opportunity to price speculation.

These figures are much higher than the industry's expectations; the producers are especially satisfied of the 2014-2015's annual price.