Market updates on a whole range of dried fruit with up-to-date price trends
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.
Dried Fruit
Oct 29, 2024

Dried apricots: high export figures and satisfied suppliers

MALATYA. Exports from Turkey continue to be excellent, both for dried apricots and apricot kernels. Export prices are falling slightly, but can vary depending on the seller.
Dried Fruit
Oct 22, 2024

Sultanas: first price corrections

MANISA. Growers of table grapes were able to realise good prices in October. However, the expectations of sultana growers have not yet been met and the coming weeks will show where prices are heading.
Dried Fruit
Oct 22, 2024

Dried figs: the situation remains chaotic

AYDIN. High prices and little buying interest dominate the Turkish dried fig market. Experts do not expect prices to fall for the time being.
Dried Fruit
Oct 22, 2024

Dried apricots: earthquakes and cold hit Malatya

MALATYA. Last week, Malatya was shaken by another earthquake, and the memories of the devastation in February are more present than ever. Temperatures are also well below average. At least there is good news from the export side.
Nuts
Oct 17, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: negotiations on Free Trade Agreement

MANILA. Talks on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and the Philippines have resumed, while prices for coconut products are showing divergent trends on the European market.
Dried Fruit
Oct 15, 2024

Dried figs: Tariş is mostly satisfied

AYDIN. Despite lower yields, Turkish dried fig production has once again scored with good quality this year. High credit interest rates are making long-term purchasing planning difficult for exporters.
Dried Fruit
Oct 15, 2024

Sultanas: market reaches stalemate

MANISA. The Turkish sultana market is stagnating. Growers' hopes of higher commodity prices are not very likely to come true at the moment. Exports are well down on last year.
Dried Fruit
Oct 15, 2024

Dried apricots: export prices decline slightly

MALATYA. Despite stable commodity prices, export prices for Turkish dried apricots have fallen compared to last week. Farmers are preparing their trees for autumn and exports continue to be excellent.
Dried Fruit
Oct 9, 2024

Dried cranberries: encouraging first impressions

QUÈBEC/MADISON. Adverse weather conditions and pests posed quite a challenge for cranberries in Québec last year. Expectations for this year's crop are much better and early arrivals are highly encouraging.
Dried Fruit
Oct 8, 2024

Dried figs: slow start to new season

AYDIN. Despite ambituous targets, the start to the new export season for dried figs has been rather disappointing for suppliers in Turkey. Bigger sizes are far too expensive.
Dried Fruit
Oct 8, 2024

Dried apricots: demand could be better

MALATYA. While exports continue at high speed, wide prices gaps still exist for dried apricots in Turkey. Selling fresh apricots is far from attractive for producers in Malatya.
Dried Fruit
Oct 8, 2024

Sultanas: producers attempt to raise prices by 50%

MANISA. High prices are weighing on demand for sultanas. Producers are holding back in a bid to drive up prices by a stunning 50%.
Dried Fruit
Oct 1, 2024

Dried figs: chaos persists

AYDIN. First new crop shipments have started with delays for dried figs in Turkey. Wide price gaps persist and quality differs. Expectation is that things will remain unsettled in the next few weeks.
Dried Fruit
Oct 1, 2024

Dried apricots: confusing prices

MALATYA. Buyers are totally confused by the wide price gaps persisting for dried apricots in Turkey. Domestic demand is driving the market for big-sized fruits. Rebuilding is still underway in Malatya, which greatly suffered from last year’s devastating earthquakes.
Dried Fruit
Oct 1, 2024

Sultanas: differing expectations

MANISA. Low prices have prompted many growers to dry their grapes rather than selling them fresh. While growers reckon the prices will rise, buyers expect the opposite.
Nuts
Sep 25, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: buyers tend to panic buy

MANILA/JAKARTA. Torrential rains and flooding in the major coconut-growing countries continue to be a problem in the international coconut market. Dwindling stocks in the western spot markets are causing buyers to panic buy.