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Dried apricots: winter arrives in Malatya

November 26, 2024 at 12:09 PM , Der AUDITOR
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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.

Snowfall slows down deliveries

In Turkey's most important apricot-growing province, Malatya, there has been heavy snowfall in recent days. The snow is likely to remain for the time being, as daytime temperatures are at 0°C and night-time temperatures are as low as -9°C. Although it is not pleasant for the market players, the growers state that these weather conditions are very favourable for the apricot trees and their necessary winter rest.

The market is largely stable and export prices remain unchanged from last week. In the short term, there were

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