Türkiye’s Dried Fig Exports Remain Stagnant

The Active Days of Dried Fig Market Players Begin

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In the 2022/23 season, Türkiye achieved a historic dried fig export record! The good news is that the 2023/24 season is continuing an upward trend. They delivered 73,388 tons of dried figs to 109 countries, earning a whopping 260 million dollars in foreign currency income.

Harvest is high this year

I am thrilled to report that the dried fig harvest is projected to increase from 73,388 tons in 2022 to approximately 74,174 tons in 2023! Moreover, in the 2023/24 season, the export value of dried figs surged by 6% to 89.7 million dollars, which is fantastic news.

Did it suffer the wrath of adverse weather conditions

Unfortunately, the quality of dried figs was negatively impacted by high humidity in August and heavy rains on August 27, which caused rot in the fig gardens.

Latest situation in the market

Exciting news for fig lovers! Market players are predicting a price increase for dried figs, which is great news for producers. Despite some concerns about the quality of figs this year, the high demand for dried figs and adverse weather conditions have actually stimulated the market. On top of that, the euro exchange rate in Türkiye is continuing to rise, making it an even better time to invest in this delicious fruit. Get ready for an exciting few days ahead! We are closely monitoring the impact of the euro exchange rate, which has just hit an impressive 33.05 TL. With this kind of news, we can expect some major market movements in the near future! Our sources have just informed us that the FOB price of number 2 dried figs is currently at a fantastic €7,33/kg.

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