Dried figs: exports start almost two weeks earlier

August 20, 2024 at 4:13 PM , Der AUDITOR
Play report as audio

AYDIN. The official start date for the Turkish dried fig export season has been announced. In line with the rapidly developing crop, exports are expected to start earlier than last year. At the same time, TARİŞ has announced its bid prices for dried figs from the new crop.

Export start is fixed

In order for the fig crop to develop optimally, daytime temperatures should not exceed 40°C for long periods of time. Temperatures of 36-40°C have been forecast for the current week, which is still within reasonable limits. The warm and dry weather in recent weeks has meant that the fruits are ripening faster this year and dried fig production is starting much earlier. Accordingly, the Dried Fruit Exporters' Association has already announced the date for the official start of the 2024/2025 export season: the first lots of dried figs can

View related articles

Go to the News Overview
Dried Fruit
Mar 11, 2025
MALATYA. The warm temperatures in the growing regions mean that the apricot trees will enter the flowering phase in the next few days. A new project is to investigate the effects of climate change on apricot cultivation in Malatya.
Dried Fruit
Mar 5, 2025
BRUSSELS/TEHRAN. As recent statistics show dates are enjoying a high popularity in Europe. Iran has apparently imposed a temporary export ban that is devoid of economic sense.
Dried Fruit
Mar 4, 2025
AYDIN. Warmer temperatures and rainfall have been reported for the coming days in Aydin. Growers have now disposed of their raw material stocks.
Dried Fruit
Mar 4, 2025
MANISA. Extreme weather in spring could become a problem for this year's crop in Manisa. Ramadan, meanwhile, means less trading activity.