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Dried figs: sufficient rainfall

April 11, 2023 at 3:51 PM , Der AUDITOR
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AYDIN. Rainfall benefits the fig trees in Aydin. Meanwhile, a lack of stimulus makes for a mostly quiet market.

Good prospects

Since fig trees follow a staggered cycle compared to apricot trees and vines, the weather of the last few weeks benefits the crop. In Aydin, too, it rained abundantly in the past few days and further rainfall is reported until the end of this week. Therefore, these are good conditions for a bountiful crop.

Little price leeway

Apart from that, the Turkish dried fig market does not show any major changes at the moment. As there are hardly any available raw materials, prices are likely to remain at the current l

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