Market News on Dried Fruit

Dried Fruit

Aug 24, 2026

Dates: moderate rise in production

REUS/BRUSSELS. Global table date production in 2026/2027 is expected to rise by 3% year-on-year. Demand remains strong. EU countries have increased their imports from Tunisia by 14%.

Dried Fruit

Aug 20, 2026

Cranberries: larger US crop expected

REUS/BRUSSELS. Higher production volumes in the US are expected to offset the decline in Canada. According to the INC, global production will therefore be roughly on a par with last year’s levels.

Dried Fruit

Aug 19, 2026

Prunes: lower prices for Chilean goods

REUS/BRUSSELS. EU countries have increased their prune imports. Goods are available at lower prices on the European spot market. The INC’s production forecasts are positive.

Nuts

Aug 19, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: export market remains stable

MANILA. The coconut market remains under pressure: whilst export quotations for desiccated coconuts are stable, prices for coconut oil and Philippine copra continue to fall. At the same time, the increasing likelihood of a strong El Niño is raising the risk to coconut supplies in 2027.

Dried Fruit

Aug 18, 2026

Dried figs: Turkey could exceed last year’s result by 25,000 mt

AYDIN/REUS. The final results of the yield estimation study point to a very good dried fig crop in Turkey. More information on the new 2026/27 season is expected within two weeks.

Dried Fruit

Aug 18, 2026

Sultanas: farmers ignore low Brix levels

MANISA/REUS. According to the latest report from the INC, global production of dried grapes is set to rise by 20%. Turkish sultana farmers may be in a bit too much of a hurry to harvest this year’s crop.

Dried Fruit

Aug 18, 2026

Dried apricots: significant price adjustments

MALATYA/REUS. The INC anticipates a massive increase in production compared with last year, as the crop in Turkey has recovered. There, prices for dried apricots have seen a considerable adjustment compared with last week.

Dried Fruit

Aug 12, 2026

Cranberries: strong growing conditions

MADISON/QUÉBEC. Growing conditions are excellent for cranberries in North America.

Nuts

Aug 12, 2026

Desiccated cococnuts: El Niño to have quite an impact

MANILA. Desiccated coconuts are still trading in a firm range. El Niño will have quite an impact on supplies and pricing.

Dried Fruit

Aug 11, 2026

Dried apricots: new crop prices are not to everyone's liking

MALATYA. Harvesting is still in full swing. Export prices have been issued for dried apricots from the new crop. Shipments range more than 50% lower than last year.

Dried Fruit

Aug 11, 2026

Dried figs: growers far from happy with prices

AYDIN. Producers are unhappy with the current price developments for figs. Exports are still trailing behind last year.

Dried Fruit

Aug 11, 2026

Sultanas: chaotic start to new season

MANISA. Harvesting has just started in Manisa. Growers and exporter are anxiously waiting for the TMO to announce base prices for raisins. Expectation is that the start to the new season will be chaotic. Exports have picked up.

Dried Fruit

Aug 6, 2026

Raisins: export ban exemption

TEHRAN. Iran has exempt raisins form the blanket export ban applying for food products since March. Crop prospects are quite encouraging.

Dried Fruit

Aug 5, 2026

Sultanas: low prices present risk in China

QINGDAO. Quality is an issue with the new crop arriving in China. Low prices also present a risk for sultanas.

Nuts

Aug 4, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: El Niño and typhoons stir unease

MANILA. In July, the market for coconut oil recovered sharply. El Niño and the typhoon season may cause considerable disruptions. Desiccated coconut exports have gained.

Dried Fruit

Aug 4, 2026

Dried figs: fighting toxins

AYDIN. Harvesting is underway. Turkey has introduced stricter regulations to prevent ochratoxin and aflatoxin from spreading. These toxins have caused enormous setbacks for exporters.

Dried Fruit

Aug 4, 2026

Dried apricots: first prices issued

MALATYA. Although the raw material prices have been issued for Turkey's new dried apricot crop, patience is required regarding export prices. Prospects could be better.

Dried Fruit

Aug 4, 2026

Sultanas: first new crop volumes ready

MANISA. In Turkey, the raisin market is welcoming the current heatwave. Despite delays, the prospects for this year’s crop are better than last year. Producers have already dried the first volumes. Exports are still lagging 10,000 mt behind.

Nuts

Jul 29, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: little prospect of price declines

MANILA. In the Philippines, competition for available raw materials is fierce, which limits the scope for price reductions. The coconut oil market remains buoyant, and there have also been some changes in copra prices.

Dried Fruit

Jul 28, 2026

Dried figs: early rainfall poses a risk

AYDIN. It is set to remain hot in Aydin over the coming days. Rainfall could pose a risk to dried fig production. Weekly exports are above last year's level.

Dried Fruit

Jul 28, 2026

Sultanas: supply surge expected at season start

MANISA. To avoid losses in quality and yield, Turkish sultana growers must hurry with the harvest despite delays. Sultana exports are set to rise once again by the end of the 2025/2026 season. Meanwhile, the first table grapes from the 2026 crop have already been shipped overseas.

Dried Fruit

Jul 28, 2026

Dried apricots: waiting for price announcements

MALATYA. The new dried apricot season is set to begin on 1 August as planned; however, not all the fruit have dried completely yet, which is why there will be slight delays. Market players are eagerly awaiting the announcement of prices for the new crop.

Dried Fruit

Jul 27, 2026

Prunes: Chile’s half-year exports down by 13%

SANTIAGO/BRUSSELS. Chilean prune suppliers recorded a decline in exports in the first half of 2026. The outlook for the second half of the year remains positive, however. Alongside China, Europe is one of the most important export markets.

Dried Fruit

Jul 23, 2026

Cranberries: slight delay in the pollination phase

QUEBEC/BRUSSELS. In Canada, the cranberry fields have entered the flowering period. Growers are keeping a close eye on the development of the bushes. EU imports have fallen by 8% year-on-year.

Nuts

Jul 22, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: market firms up

MANILA. While domestic prices are already rising slightly, export prices for desiccated coconuts have so far bucked this trend. The situation is different for copra and coconut oil. The market is impacted by geopolitical uncertainties.

Dried Fruit

Jul 21, 2026

Dried figs: ripening process is underway

AYDIN. The first figs are ripening in Aydın. The crop outlook is positive. Despite low demand, exports remain stable.

Dried Fruit

Jul 21, 2026

Sultanas: growers concerned about prices

MANISA. Good weather continues to favour the growth of the vines in Manisa. Growers are hoping for a fair base price. Exports are going surprisingly well.

Dried Fruit

Jul 21, 2026

Dried apricots: favourable harvest conditions

MALATYA. The weather in Malatya is proving favourable for the harvesting and drying of this year’s apricots, and attention is now fully focused on the new crop. The 28th Apricot Festival was, accordingly, marked by a sense of optimism.

Dried Fruit

Jul 15, 2026

Dried figs: problems remain the same

AYDIN. Elevated mycotoxin levels continue to be a topic of discussion. Exports remain stable. Experts are preparing for the new season.

Nuts

Jul 14, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: rising commodity prices

MANILA. While export prices remain largely stable, raw material prices for desiccated coconuts are already beginning to increase. The weather is to prove particularly crucial for this year’s crop.

Dried Fruit

Jul 14, 2026

Sultanas: buyers are in no hurry

MANISA. Buyers are in a comfortable position to wait and see this year. The crop continues to develop well. Exports have remained stable in the final weeks of the season.

Dried Fruit

Jul 14, 2026

Dried apricots: harvest and drying in full swing

MALATYA. In Turkey, apricot farmers are hard at work harvesting and drying their fruit, meaning the new export season is likely to start on schedule. However, old crop produce suitable for export is no longer available.

Dried Fruit

Jul 9, 2026

Sultanas: positive outlook in China

QUINGDAO/BRUSSELS. Chinese market players are confident about sultana production in 2026. Turkish sultana production is a key factor in price formation in China. EU countries have reduced their imports by 12%.

Nuts

Jul 8, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: demand drives market trends

MANILA. Price trends for various coconut products in the Philippines are currently very mixed. Rising freight rates and the effects of El Niño are causing further uncertainty.

Dried Fruit

Jul 8, 2026

Goji berries: limited availability

DALIAN. Unfavourable weather conditions during the 2025 harvest have led to tighter supplies this season. Prices are not expected to ease for the time being.

Dried Fruit

Jul 7, 2026

Dried apricots: first official crop estimates

MALATYA. Crop estimates in Turkey’s apricot-growing regions have been finalised and an official crop estimate for the 2026 crop has been announced. In addition, fresh apricots have been exported to Canada for the first time.

Dried Fruit

Jul 7, 2026

Dried figs: pollination 60% complete

AYDIN. With temperatures running high, pollination of the fig trees in Aydın is now continuing at higher altitudes. Mycotoxin issues remain the main concern in the market – they could result in no Turkish dried figs being exported to the EU next season.

Dried Fruit

Jul 7, 2026

Sultanas: gearing up for the new crop

MANISA. Growers in Turkey are busy preparing the vineyards for the harvest. Offers for the new crop are circulating for type 9 sultanas. Weekly exports were rather strong.

Nuts

Jul 6, 2026

Nuts and dried fruit: new EU tariffs a clever move?

BRUSSELS. A 0% tariff now applies for selected dried fruit imports into the EU from the US as well as a zero-tariff rate quota for US tree nuts. What will the impact be? Judging by official import statistics the answer is clear: not that much will change.

Dried Fruit

Jul 2, 2026

Prunes: California Prune Board welcomes EU 0% tariff announcement

ROSEVILLE. The California Prune Board has welcomed the EU/U.S. tariff agreement announcement, which is set to improve market access for selected American agricultural and fishery goods - including prunes and prune juice - from 1 July 2026.

Nuts

Jun 30, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: high supply weighs on prices

MANILA. Desiccated coconuts remain the most stable product on the coconut market, while coconut oil is under pressure. This is primarily due to improved supply and the uncertainties surrounding El Niño.

Dried Fruit

Jun 30, 2026

Dried figs: assessment of pollination success

AYDIN. The pollination period is now over for the time being. Initial results will follow shortly. Market activity remains sluggish.

Dried Fruit

Jun 30, 2026

Sultanas: protective measures in Sarıgöl

MANISA. Weather conditions in Manisa remain favourable for the time being. Rainfall during the drying period poses the greatest risk to sultana production. The number of prompt enquiries is declining again.

Dried Fruit

Jun 30, 2026

Dried apricots: harvest begins amid summery temperatures

MALATYA. The first fresh apricots are now being harvested in Malatya and shipped mainly to Europe. The weather is currently favourable, and market players are optimistic.

Nuts

Jun 23, 2026

Desiccated coconuts: freight rates rise significantly

MANILA. Improved availability and low demand are having an impact on the prices of various coconut products. El Niño is causing market players increasing headaches, as are the high freight rates.

Dried Fruit

Jun 23, 2026

Dried apricots: yield estimates are complete

MALATYA. The assessment team for the 2026 apricot crop has completed its work – the results are expected in July. The trees are in good condition, and market players remain optimistic about the 2026/27 season.

Dried Fruit

Jun 23, 2026

Dried figs: possible harvest delays

AYDIN. The comparatively cool spring could affect the start of the 2026/27 harvest. The increased mycotoxin levels present exporters with an important decision. Weekly exports are slightly above last year's level.

Dried Fruit

Jun 23, 2026

Sultanas: higher demand for prompt shipments

MANISA. There was further rainfall in Manisa last weekend. Demand for prompt sultana shipments is on the rise. This is also reflected in export figures.

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