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September 10, 2019 3:27 PM

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Dried apricots: Limited supplies of organic and of unsulphured fruits

MALATYA. While there are plenty of dried sulphured apricots, there is a shortage of unsulphured and of organic fruits in Turkey this year.

This report contains:

- a short market update on Turkey
- the prices for the new crop in Turkey
- price chart, apricots, dried, sulphured, no 2
- price chart, apricots, dried, sulphured, no 4
- price chart, apricots, dried, diced, 5 x 8 mm

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Ashure, a traditional dessert with nuts and dried fruit.

Der AUDITOR

Editorial content

Ashure, a traditional dessert with nuts and dried fruit.

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AYDIN. Dried figs from Turkey are convincing in terms of quality this season, which guarantees constant demand for export.

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Dried apricots: cold weather delays flowering

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Sultanas: weather conditions are decisive for the new crop

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Dried figs: increase in exports

AYDIN. Within four months, Turkey exported dried figs with an export value of USD 137.5 million. Market players are optimistic and expect a significant increase in exports compared to the previous season.

2/4/20

Dried apricots: aftershocks still shake market

MALATYA. After heavy earthquakes struck in Turkey, Malatya is still suffering from aftershocks. This situation has also impacted the market for dried apricots.

2/4/20

Sultanas: buyers prefer to wait

MANISA. Exports from Turkey are lagging as much as 12,000 metric tonnes behind last season. This has prompted price declines. Market players are currently speculating on when trading activities will revive.

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Dried figs: coronavirus to dampen exports

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Harvest dates

Next harvest dates for Apricots

Country

Start of harvest

Chile

4/1/20

China

4/1/20

Egypt

5/1/20

Italy

5/1/20

Pakistan

5/1/20

Uzbekistan

5/1/20

Tunisia

5/1/20

USA

5/15/20

Algeria

5/15/20

Morocco

5/15/20

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Crop sizes

Crop sizes for Apricots

Country

Year

Crop size

Turkey

2019

846,606 mt

Uzbekistan

2019

600,000 mt

Italy

2019

272,986 mt

Algeria

2019

245,000 mt

Iran

2019

200,000 mt

France

2019

145,600 mt

Pakistan

2019

145,000 mt

Spain

2019

142,300 mt

Morocco

2019

100,000 mt

Ukraine

2019

83,710 mt

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Price charts

Apricots, dried, sulphured, No. 4
Turkey
FOB - Mersin
2.850 USD (Feb 12, 2020)

Apricots, dried, sulphured, No. 8
Turkey
FOB - Mersin
2.150 USD (Feb 12, 2020)

Price Information

Apricots, dried,
CIF - Turkey
1.715 € (Feb 3, 2020)

Apricots, dried,
CIF - Turkey
2.753 € (Feb 3, 2020)