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Dried apricots: growers give in

November 8, 2022 at 3:33 PM, Der AUDITOR
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MALATYA. Turkish apricot farmers have realised that they cannot do business with their high commodity prices, so there have been price drops. The TMO has still not announced any base prices.

Farmgate prices decline...

The Turkish apricot market is still very quiet and there is hardly any demand. For this reason, exporters are in no hurry to replenish their stocks and are currently buying only what is necessary to cover their needs. This has led to further declines in commodity prices, as growers have now realised that they cannot do business with their high prices. Some concern is nevertheless spreading among farmers, and market players expect prices to fall further if demand does not pick up. The large crop volume of at least 100,000 mt also contribute

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