Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 24 ISSUE 4
Written by Bektaş KADAKOĞLU, Mevlüt GÜL

This study analyzed changes in lettuce prices and seasonal fluctuations in Türkiye. In addition, the development of lettuce production in the world and Türkiye was determined. In this study, world lettuce production data cover the period 2000-2022 and Türkiye lettuce production data cover the period 2000-2023. The Lettuce price data cover the period 2010-2023. Türkiye ranks 8th in the world in terms of lettuce production and 30th in terms of lettuce exports. In 2023, 26.61% of the total lettuce production in Türkiye was achieved in greenhouses and 73.39% in open fields. In this study, seasonal index values of lettuce prices were calculated and compared in three ways: simple average, moving average, and trend analysis. According to all three methods, lettuce prices increased in August and September and decreased in May and June. It was determined that there are seasonal fluctuations in lettuce prices throughout the year. Based on the results of the research, August and September were determined to be the most profitable production periods for lettuce producers. If producers can adjust their production planning according to these months, their earnings will increase.

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