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Pistachios: exasperating supply situation

November 27, 2024 at 12:12 PM , Der AUDITOR
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MERSIN. Despite market conditions being highly favourable, exporters are struggling in Turkey. Dubai chocolate manufacturers are experiencing a price shock for pistachios. Turkey’s leading confectionary giant Ülker has launched its own version of the trendy snack.

Exporters are having a hard time

Conditions could not be any better for pistachio suppliers in Turkey. Not only has the country witnessed a bumper crop of 415,500 mt this year according to the latest INC estimates but global demand is also on the rise with consumers discovering the health benefits of pistachios and new products emerging. Yet, exporters are struggling.

Trouble is that prices are unstable and continuously increasing. In addition, stockists are still partly holding on to volumes in the anticipation of further price rises. Warehouses are full bu

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