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Dried figs: offers only issued on request

February 16, 2021 at 9:17 AM , Der AUDITOR
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AYDIN. Raw fig supplies are totally sold out in Turkey. This naturally has an impact on prices along with the gain in value of the Turkish lira.

Supplies are sold out

Ever since the season started market players have repeatedly warned that only small volumes of Turkey's 2020 dried fig production are suited for export. Although the TMO started to sell dried figs at the start of February, prices range relatively high  at TRY 21.50-24.50/kg depending on size. Traders now report that all supplies have been sold, with the noted exception of the TMO stocks. Exporters only issue prices on enquiry and they have continued to rise. Lerida no 4 dried figs are trading around USD 0.10/kg higher than last wek at USD

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