Özel meets producers in Yalova, criticizes VAT rate on ornamental plants

Published 19 Sept, 19:57 Photo: Ekonomim

This story is from 19 September 2026.

New Party Chairman Özgür Özel met with kiwi and ornamental plant producers in Yalova's Altınova district; he criticized the 20% VAT rate in the sector and proposed a phased reduction. Özel stated that the average age of farmers has risen from 38 to 57.

Özel said that while inputs in the ornamental plants sector are subject to 1% VAT, producers face 20% VAT. He proposed reducing it to 8% in the first stage. He stated that the rise in food inflation is reflected on consumers.