Price: €11.00
Member Price: €0.00

Sultanas: all eyes are on the weather

March 16, 2021 at 12:21 PM , Der AUDITOR
Play report as audio

MANISA. Traders are struggling with sluggish demand for sultanas in Turkey. All eyes are currently on the weather and possible impacts on the crop are being considered.

Frosty nights have an impact

Production estimates still have to be issued this year. Last week's cold weather and sub-zero temperatures at night are, however, said to have caused limited damage in some parts of Manisa. At present, it is raining. As next week's weather conditions will prove decisive for the crop market players are keeping a close eye on all fluctuations in temperature.

Subdued trading activities

Trading is largely subdued at the Izmir Commodity Exchange. Daily trading volumes range as low as 100 mt. Type 8 sultanas ar

View related articles

Go to the News Overview
Dried Fruit
Aug 26, 2025
AYDIN. Turkish dried fig exporters are showing little willingness to take risks. Commodity prices on the domestic market are too high for many. The start date for the 2025/2026 export season is likely to be confirmed next week.
Dried Fruit
Aug 26, 2025
MANISA. While TARİŞ has now published purchase prices for sultanas from the new crop, the TMO remains silent. Nevertheless, growers are dissatisfied.
Dried Fruit
Aug 26, 2025
MALATYA. Many buyers are reluctant to purchase dried apricots from sources other than Turkey, even though they have little choice after the total failure of the Turkish crop. However, prices are also rising sharply in other producing countries.
Nuts
Aug 20, 2025
MANILA. The downward trend in sea freight rates is benefiting Philippine exporters, but they are still facing further uncertainties such as customs duty increases. While prices for coconut products are being supported by tight supply, coconut oil could become cheaper in the short term.