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Dried apricots: concerns about the new crop

March 31, 2020 at 8:34 AM , Der AUDITOR

MALATYA. The market for dried apricots is currently at a complete standstill. The number of Covid-19-infected people in Turkey continues to rise steadily and many companies have temporarily closed down.

TRY continues to lose value

According to reports, only those companies that have to fulfil orders based on existing contracts continue work. Here too, the lowest possible personnel capacity is used. The concern of the producers is that the government will have the companies closed or buyers may cancel their orders. The Turkish lira has lost a further 2% against the euro and producers are currently trying to sell as much commodities as possible before purchases are possibly cancelled.

Uncertainty rules the market

Export prices remain largely stable, as there is currently no movement on either the buyer or seller side. The market situation is extremely uncertain, as it is still difficult to estimate what far-reaching consequences the Covid 19 pandemic will have on the markets. In 2019, the yield was around 100,000 metric tonnes, of which 75,000 metric tonnes were exported and 10,000 metric tonnes were for domestic consumption, so that with the overstocks of the previous year an estimated 40,000 metric tonnes of dried apricots are still available. On average, 8,000 metric tonnes were exported each month. Market players reckon that about 32,000 metric tonnes can still be delivered this season, although the final quantity may still deviate by up to 10% from these estimates.

Dried apricot exports in mt
Type	2019/20	2018/19
Whole	64,624	61,494
Industrial	5,861	7,890
Diced	4,811	4,980
Total	75,296	74,364
Since the beginning of the season

Difficulties for seasonal workers

In the meantime, the producers are worried about the new crop. Forecasts are good, there is currently no risk of frost and estimates are for a crop of up to 200,000 metric tonnes, which would lead to price reductions. The problem is that over 80% of the seasonal workers come from outside the province. As entry may be banned due to the spread of the coronavirus, it is possible that a large proportion of the apricots cannot be harvested. There are no price changes for dried apricots compared to last week.

Dried apricots, Turkey
Size	USD/mt	EUR/mt
No 2	2,850	2,585
No 4	2,650	2,400
No 6	2,450	2,220
No 8	2,150	1,950
FOB Mersin, 2000 ppm

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What are incoterms?

Incoterms are internationally recognized trade clauses that facilitate the trade in goods with the help of standardized contract formulas. They regulate the distribution of costs and obligations and thus prevent misunderstandings and disputes. They must always be agreed by both contracting parties and confirmed by signing the contract.

Overview of the incoterms

Please note that this is only a rough overview of the Incoterms. For a comprehensive description of the Incoterms, please visit the website of the International Chamber of Commerce.

EXW - Ex-Works (ex works)
The seller must ensure access to the goods at another named location (e.g. factory, factory, warehouse, etc.). The buyer organizes the loading and the transport and bears the costs and risks.

FCA – Free Carrier (free carrier)
The seller must deliver the goods to the buyer's carrier at a location specified by the buyer (for shipping or collection). The seller also undertakes the export customs declaration. The buyer assumes the risk from the moment the goods are handed over to the carrier.

FOB – Free on Board (free on board)
The seller assumes all costs and risks until the goods have been loaded onto the ship. The seller is also responsible for export clearance. The buyer takes responsibility as soon as the goods are on board.

CIF – Cost, Insurance And Freight (Costs, insurance and freight to the port of destination)
The seller assumes all costs and risks until the goods have been loaded onto the ship. The seller bears the costs for packaging and postage for export. The seller also takes out insurance against the buyer's risk of losing or damaging the goods during carriage.

DAP – Delivered At Place (delivered named place)
The seller assumes the costs and risks for the transport of goods to an agreed address.

DAT - Delivered at Terminal (delivered terminal)
The seller must make the goods cleared for import available to the buyer at the terminal of the named port of destination at the agreed time.

CPT – Carriage Paid To (freight paid by)
The seller must make the goods cleared for import available to the buyer at the terminal of the named port of destination at the agreed time.

DDP – Delivered Duty Paid (duty paid free)
The seller delivers the goods to a destination at his own risk and expense. He takes care of all the formalities and bears all costs and import duties.

CFR – Cost and Freight (cost and freight)
The seller assumes all costs and risks until the goods have been loaded onto the ship. The seller has to conclude the transport contract and bears the costs and freight for transporting the goods to the named port of destination or import terminal

CIP – Carriage And Insurance Paid To (freight and insurance paid by)
The seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person named by the seller to an agreed location. The seller bears the costs and risks for the transport to the specified destination, as well as for the freight insurance. The buyer regulates the import handling and import taxation.

FAS – Free Alongside Ship (free alongside ship)
The seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person named by the seller to an agreed location. The seller bears the costs and risks for the transport to the specified destination, as well as for the freight insurance. The buyer regulates the import handling and import taxation.

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