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Dried figs: market players anticipate price slump

October 2, 2019 at 3:14 PM , Der AUDITOR
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AYDIN. The first dried figs were exported last week. In terms of supply and quality the prospects for this season are highly encouraging. This is also reflected in the export volumes.

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The exporters continue to maintain the same prices as over the last few weeks. Spot market prices have, however, declined since the farmers are under pressure to sell because they have to pay their workers and repay bank loans. And yet, the chairman of the Chamber of Agriculture is said to have asked the farmers to withhold their products if possible to drive up prices. Dried fig production is currently estimated at 80,000-90,000 metric tonnes. In addition, the quality is said to be the best in recent years. Problem, however, is tha

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