Market News on Dried Fruit

Dried Fruit

Jan 29, 2025

Dates: Ramadan stimulates the market

TEHRAN/RABAT. Iranian date producers are very satisfied with the season so far and Ramadan is significantly boosting demand in the Muslim buyer countries. Tunisian exports have also risen significantly, as have EU imports.

Nuts

Jan 29, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: situation in the Red Sea could ease

MANILA. With the ceasefire in the Gaza war, the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have agreed to temporarily cease their attacks on non-Israeli ships; this announcement is fuelling hope, but is currently still being treated with great caution.

Dried Fruit

Jan 28, 2025

Dried figs: all the stops are pulled out

AYDIN. The high levels of aflatoxin and ochratoxin make more regular checks and stricter analyses necessary. The export trade is suffering as a result.

Dried Fruit

Jan 28, 2025

Sultanas: rising temperatures cause concern

MANISA. Concerns are spreading in the Turkish sultana market that the unseasonal temperatures could have negative consequences for the crop. Meanwhile, trading activity remains moderate.

Dried Fruit

Jan 28, 2025

Dried apricots: exports are running at full speed

MALATYA. The upcoming Ramadan is driving Turkish dried apricot exports on a massive scale. The weather conditions are still very promising, but March will prove to be decisive.

Dried Fruit

Jan 21, 2025

Dried figs: exports to Europe are on the brink

AYDIN. Due to the increased aflatoxin levels in Turkish dried figs, shipments to Europe could be on the brink. Exporters are already looking for alternative sales markets.

Dried Fruit

Jan 21, 2025

Sultanas: above-average temperatures

MANISA. Above-average temperatures at the weekend led to an early start to flowering in parts of Manisa. In general, however, the Turkish sultana market is showing little movement.

Dried Fruit

Jan 21, 2025

Dried apricots: trade remains brisk

MALATYA. Ramadan demand continues and trade on the Turkish dried apricot market remains lively. Exporters are also satisfied, unlike the farmers who are hoping for price increases.

Nuts

Jan 15, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: market remains extremely volatile

MANILA. Many unpredictable factors make it very difficult to forecast the coconut market for 2025. However, the shortage of raw materials and low stocks are likely to lead to price increases.

Dried Fruit

Jan 14, 2025

Sultanas: export prices up by 75%

MANISA. Favourable weather conditions significantly improve the prospects for Turkish sultana production in 2025 compared to last year. Meanwhile, trade is stagnating due to high prices.

Dried Fruit

Jan 14, 2025

Dried figs: expensive consequences for exporters

AYDIN. The Turkish government's new measures in the fight against increased aflatoxin levels in dried fig exports are resulting in enormous costs for the exporters concerned. The growers' plans to withhold goods in order to sell them at a higher price have not worked out so far either.

Dried Fruit

Jan 14, 2025

Dried apricots: significant increase in demand

MALATYA. The upcoming Ramadan festivities have considerably boosted buying interest in Arab countries; both Turkish exporters and farmers are very satisfied with the current situation. Exports are still going well.

Dried Fruit

Jan 8, 2025

Dried figs: fight against aflatoxin issues continues

AYDIN. After the EU rejected some dried fig shipments due to high aflatoxin levels, associations and ministries are doing everything they can to combat this problem. Exports are still at the same level as last season.

Dried Fruit

Jan 7, 2025

Sultanas: farmers continue to hold back goods

MANISA. In the hope of price increases, farmers are refusing to sell their sultanas at current prices – exporters are observing this with scepticism. This season's exports are well behind those of the previous year.

Dried Fruit

Jan 7, 2025

Dried apricots: Ramadan buying has begun

MALATYA. Although the market remains fairly quiet, the first buyers are starting to stock up on dried apricots for Ramadan. The weather conditions in Malatya are ideal for the apricot trees and exports are continuing at a rapid pace.

Oilseeds

Jan 2, 2025

Dried fruit and blue poppy seeds: “Turkey’s economical situation is very sensitive”

SEEHEIM/IZMIR. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the Turkish blue poppy seed and dried fruit market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.

Nuts

Dec 18, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: Philippine production to be strengthened

MANILA. Old coconut palms and adverse weather conditions pose challenges for coconut production in the Philippines. A new holistic concept aims to remedy this. Demand remains high.

Dried Fruit

Dec 17, 2024

Dried figs: aflatoxin levels remain an issue

AYDIN. The comparatively high proportion of exported dried fig batches that have been rejected at EU borders due to elevated aflatoxin levels is causing concern in the market. Traders who receive too many returns are excluded from the export business.

Dried Fruit

Dec 17, 2024

Sultanas: good weather forecasts

MANISA. The market is speculating as to whether there will be carry-over stocks at the end of the current season. Favourable weather conditions over the winter months could ease the pressure on prices in the coming year.

Dried Fruit

Dec 17, 2024

Dried apricots: market takes a Christmas break

MALATYA. Most companies have finalised their dried apricot orders for the Christmas season and are now taking a well-deserved break. The weather is very favourable for the trees and the farmers are satisfied.

Nuts

Dec 11, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: concern about supply shortage

MANILA/JAKARTA. Closures and delistings of various coconut producers are causing concern among traders. The first half of 2025 could be characterised by lower supply and higher prices.

Dried Fruit

Dec 11, 2024

Dried figs: 1,500 mt of rejects in 2024/2025

AYDIN. Although Turkish dried fig traders state they are paying more attention to fruit contaminated with mould this year, there have been significantly more rejections at EU borders. Unfavourable climatic conditions are to blame.

Dried Fruit

Dec 10, 2024

Sultanas: export volume cannot keep up

MANISA. This year's Christmas business is not bringing Turkish sultana exporters the usual turnover, at least not in terms of export volumes. Meanwhile, market developments in the second half of the season are as reliable as looking into a crystal ball.

Dried Fruit

Dec 10, 2024

Dried apricots: significant price differences

MALATYA. Although prices on the Turkish apricot market have remained stable compared to last week, they can vary significantly depending on the supplier. Due to the cold weather, fewer goods are reaching the markets, but exports are still going well.

Dried Fruit

Dec 5, 2024

Prunes: Chile's crop is developing well

SANTIAGO. Thanks to favourable weather conditions, Chilean prune production is expected to be of significantly better quality this time. However, growers are expecting slightly reduced yields.

Dried Fruit

Dec 3, 2024

Dried figs: higher rejection rate at border controls

AYDIN. From a financial point of view, Turkish dried fig exporters are satisfied with the export results so far this season. However, the export volume is already behind last year's result.

Dried Fruit

Dec 3, 2024

Dried apricots: growers have a tough time

MALATYA. Farmers are facing various difficulties on the Turkish apricot market. Prices have risen slightly due to the cold in Malatya, still exports are continuing at a rapid pace.

Dried Fruit

Dec 3, 2024

Sultanas: Christmas business falls by the wayside

MANISA/BRUSSELS. A lack of carry-over stocks and lower yields ensure high sultana prices in Turkey. Buyers prefer alternative origins, which has been reflected in EU imports in recent months.

Dried Fruit

Nov 26, 2024

Dried figs: prices remain stable

AYDIN. Despite declining exports, Turkish dried fig exporters consider the season to be relatively balanced. Growers continue to hold back large dried fruits.

Dried Fruit

Nov 26, 2024

Sultanas: Turkish exports down by almost 28%

MANISA. High prices mean that the export value of Turkish sultanas is also looking good this season. The fact that the export volume is nevertheless declining could quickly fade into the background.

Dried Fruit

Nov 26, 2024

Dried apricots: winter arrives in Malatya

MALATYA. Turkey's most important apricot-growing province has experienced heavy snowfall and very cold temperatures – and growers are delighted, as these are good conditions for the apricot trees. Exports also continue to be excellent.

Dried Fruit

Nov 19, 2024

Dried figs: planning is the key

AYDIN. Demand for Turkish dried figs remains subdued in view of the high prices. However, exporters are occasionally able to make comparatively good offers to their regular customers.

Dried Fruit

Nov 19, 2024

Sultanas: organic goods are becoming more expensive

MANISA. High prices have shaped the Turkish sultana market this year and are dampening exports. Dwindling stocks are now causing prices for organic sultanas to rise further.

Dried Fruit

Nov 19, 2024

Dried apricots: farmers receive support

MALATYA. Growers still suffering from the consequences of the severe earthquakes at the beginning of the year are to receive more aid. Meanwhile, apricot prices are holding steady while temperatures slide into the minus degrees.

Dried Fruit

Nov 19, 2024

Dates: record EU imports in new season

BRUSSELS/TEHRAN. EU imports highlight the fact that demand is on the rise for dates. Prices have surged in Iran.

Nuts

Nov 13, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: strong demand is driving up prices

MANILA/COLOMBO. Although the Philippines exported less coconut oil in October, the export value has risen due to high market prices. Desiccated coconuts have also become more expensive. Meanwhile, market players in Sri Lanka are facing various challenges.

Dried Fruit

Nov 13, 2024

Prunes: global production declines by more than 18%

SACRAMENTO/SANTIAGO. After a significant deficit was already predicted for global prune production in 2024/2025 in the spring, there has now been another downward correction. Meanwhile, imports into the EU have also fallen year-on-year.

Dried Fruit

Nov 13, 2024

Dried figs: export forecast falls short of last year's result

AYDIN. After yields were lower than initially expected due to the drought in the summer months, market experts are now confident that a comparatively high proportion of dried fig production can be exported.

Dried Fruit

Nov 12, 2024

Sultanas: disagreement in the market

MANISA. High prices are causing disagreements between growers and exporters. Current production estimates for Turkey predict a better result than last year.

Dried Fruit

Nov 12, 2024

Dried apricots: cold causes prices to rise

MALATYA. The cold temperatures in Turkey mean that fewer goods are reaching the local markets, which is driving up prices. Exporters are extremely optimistic about the coming months.

Nuts

Nov 5, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: market must remain flexible

MANILA/NEW DELHI. The coconut market is buoyant and there are still some changes to come, so market players have to remain adaptable. Coconut oil prices have seen ups and downs in the last few days.

Dried Fruit

Nov 5, 2024

Dried figs: lack of assertiveness

AYDIN. Turkish market experts are still satisfied with exports, despite the lower availability and higher prices. However, trade is still sluggish.

Dried Fruit

Nov 5, 2024

Sultanas: China offers cheaper alternatives

MANISA/DALIAN. Rainfall is eagerly awaited in Turkey to ensure that the growing regions are supplied with the necessary moisture in autumn. Buyers are particularly interested in Chinese sultanas this year.

Dried Fruit

Nov 5, 2024

Dried apricots: stable market

MALATYA. Prices for Turkish dried apricots are currently holding steady. However, growers are urgently advised to look into the right pruning techniques for their trees in order to maximise yields. Exports are still going well.

Dried Fruit

Oct 31, 2024

Dried cranberries: EU imports up by almost 7%

QUÉBEC/MADISON. Cranberry production in the North American growing states is expected to achieve an above-average result this year. The EU has increased its imports from the USA by around 30% so far this year.

Nuts

Oct 30, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: yield declines in Thailand

MANILA/BANGKOK. Drought and pest infestation are causing coconut growers in Thailand a lot of trouble this season. Philippine exporters, however, are pleased with the good export figures.

Dried Fruit

Oct 29, 2024

Dried figs: high season about to start

AYDIN. Demand for Turkish dried figs increases in the last few months of the year. Growers have disposed of a large part of their stocks and want to sell the rest at particularly high profits.

Dried Fruit

Oct 29, 2024

Sultanas: prices cannot compete internationally

MANISA. This week starts with a public holiday in Turkey, which is likely to have an impact on the already low exports. Exporters do not want to think about price increases, while these remain the declared aim of growers.

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