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Dried apricots: Natural apricots are cheaper again

September 17, 2019 at 3:55 PM , Der AUDITOR
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MALATYA. Trading activities are largely subdued in Turkey. Domestic demand for natural dried apricots has also declined again this week.

Prices may vary greatly

Unsulphured dried apricots in jumbo continue to trade for USD 4.90 per kg FOB Mersin. The prices for no. 1 range as low as USD 4.00 per kg FOB, which is around USD 0.30 per kg less. The prices no. 2 and no. 3 dried apricots have also declined by USD 0.10-0.20 per kg since last week. Sulphured dried apricots have nominally declined in price this week. Depending on supplier and size, however, the offers may differ by as much as USD 0.30 per kg. Market players reckon that further declines are possible, which is why some buyers are reluctant to e

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