Market News on Dried Fruit

Dried Fruit

Feb 25, 2025

Dried apricots: happy with cold winter conditions

MALATYA. Weather conditions are excellent in Turkey with extremely cold temperatures and lots of snow. According to forecasts temperatures will range at -10 to -2C (14-28F) at night and between 2C to 4C (36-39F) throughout the day this week. Due to heavy snowfalls in the last few days the schools are closed in some districts of Malatya, where apricots are mainly grown.

Dried Fruit

Feb 20, 2025

Prunes: better crop prospects than last year

SANTIAGO. Prune production is in full swing in Chile. More favourable weather has created good conditions for a better crop and growers can look forward to higher yields.

Nuts

Feb 19, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: big plans for 2025

MANILA/HANOI. The cultivation of coconut palms is to be increased in both the Philippines and Sri Lanka. This could lead to a shift in market dynamics. Meanwhile, Vietnam recorded a 20% rise in coconut exports last year and wants to expand its cooperation with China.

Dried Fruit

Feb 18, 2025

Dried figs: cool weather in Aydin

AYDIN. It remains cool in the fig-growing regions, with alternating sun and rain. Trading activity is sluggish and there is a lack of export-quality raw materials.

Dried Fruit

Feb 18, 2025

Sultanas: export prices buck the trend

MANISA. Turkish sultana farmers had hoped that they would be able to significantly increase their commodity prices once again. In view of the current demand, however, this is becoming rather unlikely.

Dried Fruit

Feb 18, 2025

Dried apricots: cold and snow benefit the trees

MALATYA. According to growers, the frosty weather conditions in Malatya are creating optimal conditions for the apricot trees. The price increases of recent weeks have been halted for the time being, while exports are continuing at a rapid pace.

Dried Fruit

Feb 11, 2025

Dried figs: France increases imports from Turkey by 8%

AYDIN. The Turkish dried fig market is slowly stabilising again, but trading activity remains low. Rainfall is expected in the growing regions in the coming days.

Dried Fruit

Feb 11, 2025

Sultanas: pesticide residues exceed limits

MANISA. Shipments to the EU are not going well this season. Pesticide residue levels in sultanas and raisins are currently increasing. Meanwhile, winter will stay in Turkey for a few more days, bringing snow to the growing regions from the middle of the week.

Dried Fruit

Feb 11, 2025

Dried apricots: further price increases

MALATYA. Cold weather and snowfall in Malatya are delaying deliveries to the markets and driving up prices. These are also being supported by high export demand.

Nuts

Feb 5, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: Manila harbour heavily congested

MANILA. Limited infrastructure and inefficiency are delaying freight handling in the Philippine capital and driving up costs. The Philippines is not directly affected by the US tariffs.

Dried Fruit

Feb 4, 2025

Dried figs: shipments to the EU will be more expensive

AYDIN. Turkish dried fig exporters are facing rising prices due to the above-average number of reports of increased contamination with aflatoxin and ochratoxin. This is now also affecting export prices for shipments to the EU.

Dried Fruit

Feb 4, 2025

Sultanas: possible carry-over stocks due to weak demand

MANISA. The weather in Turkey is expected to cool down again in the coming days, which would benefit the plants in the growing regions. Sales are still sluggish.

Dried Fruit

Feb 4, 2025

Dried apricots: the competition is growing

MALATYA. Turkey's dried apricot exports continue to be excellent, but competition with other producing countries is becoming increasingly fierce on the global market. Growers are very satisfied with the current weather conditions.

Dried Fruit

Jan 29, 2025

Dates: Ramadan stimulates the market

TEHRAN/RABAT. Iranian date producers are very satisfied with the season so far and Ramadan is significantly boosting demand in the Muslim buyer countries. Tunisian exports have also risen significantly, as have EU imports.

Nuts

Jan 29, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: situation in the Red Sea could ease

MANILA. With the ceasefire in the Gaza war, the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have agreed to temporarily cease their attacks on non-Israeli ships; this announcement is fuelling hope, but is currently still being treated with great caution.

Dried Fruit

Jan 28, 2025

Dried figs: all the stops are pulled out

AYDIN. The high levels of aflatoxin and ochratoxin make more regular checks and stricter analyses necessary. The export trade is suffering as a result.

Dried Fruit

Jan 28, 2025

Sultanas: rising temperatures cause concern

MANISA. Concerns are spreading in the Turkish sultana market that the unseasonal temperatures could have negative consequences for the crop. Meanwhile, trading activity remains moderate.

Dried Fruit

Jan 28, 2025

Dried apricots: exports are running at full speed

MALATYA. The upcoming Ramadan is driving Turkish dried apricot exports on a massive scale. The weather conditions are still very promising, but March will prove to be decisive.

Dried Fruit

Jan 21, 2025

Dried figs: exports to Europe are on the brink

AYDIN. Due to the increased aflatoxin levels in Turkish dried figs, shipments to Europe could be on the brink. Exporters are already looking for alternative sales markets.

Dried Fruit

Jan 21, 2025

Sultanas: above-average temperatures

MANISA. Above-average temperatures at the weekend led to an early start to flowering in parts of Manisa. In general, however, the Turkish sultana market is showing little movement.

Dried Fruit

Jan 21, 2025

Dried apricots: trade remains brisk

MALATYA. Ramadan demand continues and trade on the Turkish dried apricot market remains lively. Exporters are also satisfied, unlike the farmers who are hoping for price increases.

Nuts

Jan 15, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: market remains extremely volatile

MANILA. Many unpredictable factors make it very difficult to forecast the coconut market for 2025. However, the shortage of raw materials and low stocks are likely to lead to price increases.

Dried Fruit

Jan 14, 2025

Sultanas: export prices up by 75%

MANISA. Favourable weather conditions significantly improve the prospects for Turkish sultana production in 2025 compared to last year. Meanwhile, trade is stagnating due to high prices.

Dried Fruit

Jan 14, 2025

Dried figs: expensive consequences for exporters

AYDIN. The Turkish government's new measures in the fight against increased aflatoxin levels in dried fig exports are resulting in enormous costs for the exporters concerned. The growers' plans to withhold goods in order to sell them at a higher price have not worked out so far either.

Dried Fruit

Jan 14, 2025

Dried apricots: significant increase in demand

MALATYA. The upcoming Ramadan festivities have considerably boosted buying interest in Arab countries; both Turkish exporters and farmers are very satisfied with the current situation. Exports are still going well.

Dried Fruit

Jan 8, 2025

Dried figs: fight against aflatoxin issues continues

AYDIN. After the EU rejected some dried fig shipments due to high aflatoxin levels, associations and ministries are doing everything they can to combat this problem. Exports are still at the same level as last season.

Dried Fruit

Jan 7, 2025

Sultanas: farmers continue to hold back goods

MANISA. In the hope of price increases, farmers are refusing to sell their sultanas at current prices – exporters are observing this with scepticism. This season's exports are well behind those of the previous year.

Dried Fruit

Jan 7, 2025

Dried apricots: Ramadan buying has begun

MALATYA. Although the market remains fairly quiet, the first buyers are starting to stock up on dried apricots for Ramadan. The weather conditions in Malatya are ideal for the apricot trees and exports are continuing at a rapid pace.

Oilseeds

Jan 2, 2025

Dried fruit and blue poppy seeds: “Turkey’s economical situation is very sensitive”

SEEHEIM/IZMIR. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the Turkish blue poppy seed and dried fruit market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.

Nuts

Dec 18, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: Philippine production to be strengthened

MANILA. Old coconut palms and adverse weather conditions pose challenges for coconut production in the Philippines. A new holistic concept aims to remedy this. Demand remains high.

Dried Fruit

Dec 17, 2024

Dried figs: aflatoxin levels remain an issue

AYDIN. The comparatively high proportion of exported dried fig batches that have been rejected at EU borders due to elevated aflatoxin levels is causing concern in the market. Traders who receive too many returns are excluded from the export business.

Dried Fruit

Dec 17, 2024

Sultanas: good weather forecasts

MANISA. The market is speculating as to whether there will be carry-over stocks at the end of the current season. Favourable weather conditions over the winter months could ease the pressure on prices in the coming year.

Dried Fruit

Dec 17, 2024

Dried apricots: market takes a Christmas break

MALATYA. Most companies have finalised their dried apricot orders for the Christmas season and are now taking a well-deserved break. The weather is very favourable for the trees and the farmers are satisfied.

Nuts

Dec 11, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: concern about supply shortage

MANILA/JAKARTA. Closures and delistings of various coconut producers are causing concern among traders. The first half of 2025 could be characterised by lower supply and higher prices.

Dried Fruit

Dec 11, 2024

Dried figs: 1,500 mt of rejects in 2024/2025

AYDIN. Although Turkish dried fig traders state they are paying more attention to fruit contaminated with mould this year, there have been significantly more rejections at EU borders. Unfavourable climatic conditions are to blame.

Dried Fruit

Dec 10, 2024

Sultanas: export volume cannot keep up

MANISA. This year's Christmas business is not bringing Turkish sultana exporters the usual turnover, at least not in terms of export volumes. Meanwhile, market developments in the second half of the season are as reliable as looking into a crystal ball.

Dried Fruit

Dec 10, 2024

Dried apricots: significant price differences

MALATYA. Although prices on the Turkish apricot market have remained stable compared to last week, they can vary significantly depending on the supplier. Due to the cold weather, fewer goods are reaching the markets, but exports are still going well.

Dried Fruit

Dec 5, 2024

Prunes: Chile's crop is developing well

SANTIAGO. Thanks to favourable weather conditions, Chilean prune production is expected to be of significantly better quality this time. However, growers are expecting slightly reduced yields.

Dried Fruit

Dec 3, 2024

Dried figs: higher rejection rate at border controls

AYDIN. From a financial point of view, Turkish dried fig exporters are satisfied with the export results so far this season. However, the export volume is already behind last year's result.

Dried Fruit

Dec 3, 2024

Dried apricots: growers have a tough time

MALATYA. Farmers are facing various difficulties on the Turkish apricot market. Prices have risen slightly due to the cold in Malatya, still exports are continuing at a rapid pace.

Dried Fruit

Dec 3, 2024

Sultanas: Christmas business falls by the wayside

MANISA/BRUSSELS. A lack of carry-over stocks and lower yields ensure high sultana prices in Turkey. Buyers prefer alternative origins, which has been reflected in EU imports in recent months.

Dried Fruit

Nov 26, 2024

Dried figs: prices remain stable

AYDIN. Despite declining exports, Turkish dried fig exporters consider the season to be relatively balanced. Growers continue to hold back large dried fruits.

Dried Fruit

Nov 26, 2024

Sultanas: Turkish exports down by almost 28%

MANISA. High prices mean that the export value of Turkish sultanas is also looking good this season. The fact that the export volume is nevertheless declining could quickly fade into the background.

Dried Fruit

Nov 26, 2024

Dried apricots: winter arrives in Malatya

MALATYA. Turkey's most important apricot-growing province has experienced heavy snowfall and very cold temperatures – and growers are delighted, as these are good conditions for the apricot trees. Exports also continue to be excellent.

Dried Fruit

Nov 19, 2024

Dried figs: planning is the key

AYDIN. Demand for Turkish dried figs remains subdued in view of the high prices. However, exporters are occasionally able to make comparatively good offers to their regular customers.

Dried Fruit

Nov 19, 2024

Sultanas: organic goods are becoming more expensive

MANISA. High prices have shaped the Turkish sultana market this year and are dampening exports. Dwindling stocks are now causing prices for organic sultanas to rise further.

Dried Fruit

Nov 19, 2024

Dried apricots: farmers receive support

MALATYA. Growers still suffering from the consequences of the severe earthquakes at the beginning of the year are to receive more aid. Meanwhile, apricot prices are holding steady while temperatures slide into the minus degrees.

Dried Fruit

Nov 19, 2024

Dates: record EU imports in new season

BRUSSELS/TEHRAN. EU imports highlight the fact that demand is on the rise for dates. Prices have surged in Iran.

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