Demand is moving through small orders
In the update published on YouTube on 6 November 2026, Ozkan Cabitkan describes a hazelnut market with ongoing demand and predominantly small transactions. In the author’s observations, several buyers are covering immediate requirements and submitting requests with urgent delivery dates.
For buyers sourcing ingredients for gelato, pastry and confectionery production, the issue is the time needed to prepare a lot that meets the specification. Selection, sampling, checks and processing require planning even when trading appears quiet.
TMO purchases and booked deliveries
According to the market information reported by Cabitkan, TMO is said to have purchased approximately 190,000 tonnes of in-shell hazelnuts. The author also cites approximately 50,000 tonnes in shell covered by delivery appointments. This latter quantity represents booked deliveries whose completion remains to be verified.
The video also attributes to TMO an intention to keep the season’s purchases off the market for one year. This indication is reported in the context of the 6 November update and remains information attributed to the commercial source.
| Item reported in the video | Quantity | Status and weight basis |
|---|---|---|
| TMO purchases | Approximately 190,000 t | Purchases reported by the author, in-shell hazelnuts |
| TMO delivery appointments | Approximately 50,000 t | Booked deliveries, in-shell hazelnuts |
Distinguishing purchases from appointments allows the two figures to be read correctly. Assessing the effect on availability also requires information about deliveries actually completed and the characteristics of the lots.
Ferrero and the December delivery window
The update reports the start of a second round of Ferrero in-shell hazelnut purchases, with deliveries requested by 9 December 2026. The volume of this round remains uncertain in the video.
This is market information attributed to Cabitkan. Its operational effect will depend on volumes purchased, deliveries accepted and the specifications of the available material.
Turkish exports in September and October
For the September–October period, the video reports Turkish exports of 49,410 tonnes of hazelnut kernels in 2026, compared with 30,768 tonnes in 2025 and 64,199 tonnes in 2024.
| Period | Reported exports | Product |
|---|---|---|
| September–October 2026 | 49,410 t | Hazelnut kernels |
| September–October 2025 | 30,768 t | Hazelnut kernels |
| September–October 2024 | 64,199 t | Hazelnut kernels |
The comparison shows a recovery against 2025, which the author links to a frost-affected comparison base. The volume remains approximately 23% below 2024. These are the figures reported in the video, with no statistical bulletin attached to the public description. The weight basis for kernels differs from that for the in-shell hazelnuts cited for TMO purchases.
Selection and preparation times
In the author’s observations, lot quality varies and finding raw material suited to a specification requires greater care. Additional sorting and selection can reduce the quantity processed over the same period and extend preparation time.
In the commercial context of the video, Yavuzkan describes selection supported by artificial intelligence technologies, laboratory testing and production controls. For the buyer, the practical reference is the documentation available for the proposed lot and agreement on the requirements to be checked.
Planning for hazelnut paste, diced hazelnuts, flour and roasted hazelnuts
Our operational interpretation is to agree specifications, quantities and arrival dates before requirements become urgent. The situation described calls for an assessment of preparation times, while the video leaves future price developments open.
- Hazelnut paste. Define the required roast profile and characteristics, allowing time to evaluate the sample in your own recipe.
- Diced hazelnuts and flour. Specify particle size, application and the documents required by the quality department.
- Roasted hazelnuts. Agree sizing, processing, packaging and quantities for each delivery.
- Supply schedule. Distinguish the sample approval date, availability of the prepared product and arrival at the factory.
To plan your next supply, request samples or a quotation, specifying the ingredient, quantity and timing. Availability, required checks and terms are confirmed in the individual quotation.
Sources and context
Main source Ozkan Cabitkan, “A Quiet Hazelnut Market Doesn’t Mean a Short Lead Time November 2026”, 6 November 2026. Original Italian editorial adaptation based on the actual English transcript, automatic captions and the video’s public description. The production script of the corresponding HeyGen version was consulted to verify automatically transcribed names and terms.
The video was published on 6 November 2026 at 23:35 Europe/Rome time. The main time references are demand and urgent requirements 0:06–0:30, TMO 0:34–0:58, Ferrero 0:58–1:07, selection and preparation 1:09–1:41, exports 1:43–2:09 and procurement planning 2:12–3:08.
The public description contains the commercial contact ozkan@yavuzkan.com.tr. The figures and purchasing programmes remain attributed to the video and refer to that date. The operator’s observations are distinguished from the editorial team’s operational interpretation. Terms for a Nutopia supply are defined in a specific quotation.
Nutopia Orchards S.r.l. markets hazelnut ingredients and collaborates with Yavuzkan Hazelnut. The author presents the video in Yavuzkan’s commercial context. Editorial method and correction requests.