Dried figs: production could increase by 15-20%

July 5, 2022 at 4:05 PM , Der AUDITOR
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AYDIN. Good weather makes the figs thrive in the Turkish growing regions. The outlook for the coming crop is optimistic. Due to the low supply, there may be significant price differences.

Confident outlook

Favourable weather conditions in the growing regions allow the figs to thrive optimally after pollination of the fruit set. The warmer weather is making a decisive contribution. The fruits are developing well and under ideal conditions market players consider a production increase of 15-20% compared to last year possible. In the 2021/2022 season, 75,000 mt of dried figs had been produced in Turkey, so the potential for the coming season would be at least 85,000-90,000 mt.

Price indications are unchanged compared to last week, but

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