Dried figs: the situation remains chaotic

October 22, 2024 at 3:55 PM , Der AUDITOR
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AYDIN. High prices and little buying interest dominate the Turkish dried fig market. Experts do not expect prices to fall for the time being.

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Apart from the already rather sluggish trading activity due to the high prices, the Turkish dried fig market has been particularly quiet in recent days, as many dried fig exporters visited the SIAL in Paris.

Market players continue to describe the situation as chaotic. This is particularly due to the inconsistent export prices, which can vary significantly depending on the supplier –  depending on how urgently they want to generate sales. On average, the prices for dried figs, Lerida, no 3 are at a level of US

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