Exports of dried figs remain active, with volumes lagging last season but prices high enough to keep average grower income broadly stable. The market is supported by firm demand and disciplined selling, while attention in origin already shifts toward orchard work and the coming crop.
Exporters continue to clear stocks at a steady pace, prioritising value over volume. Lower shipped tonnages compared with last year are offset by higher unit prices, stabilising income along the chain. At farm level, tree maintenance is ongoing, underpinning expectations for a well-prepared new season, provided weather conditions remain cooperative.
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📈 Prices & Recent Moves
FOB Malatya prices for conventional Turkish dried figs are firm and broadly stable along the curve. Representative indications on 19 March 2026:
| Product | Type / Calibre | Location / Terms | Price (EUR/kg) | WoW change (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried figs | No: 7, Lerida | TR Malatya, FOB | 7.60 | 0.00 |
| Dried figs | No: 6, natural | TR Malatya, FOB | 7.80 | 0.00 |
| Dried figs | No: 5, natural | TR Malatya, FOB | 8.20 | 0.00 |
Across the main size range, prices currently cluster between roughly EUR 7.4–9.6/kg FOB for natural and Lerida types, with premium Lerida 1 offered just below EUR 11/kg. Week-on-week, most positions are unchanged to marginally softer by about EUR 0.1/kg in a few Lerida sizes, suggesting a consolidating but still elevated market.
🌍 Supply & Demand Balance
Export activity remains solid, confirming ongoing demand from key destinations in Europe and beyond. However, exporters report that shipped volumes are below last year’s pace, indicating either a smaller exportable surplus or a more cautious sales strategy at origin.
Despite these lower volumes, higher average prices keep overall income stable compared with the previous season. This points to relatively inelastic demand in core segments such as retail packs and industrial users, which so far are absorbing higher prices without a sharp drop in off-take.
📊 Fundamentals & Farm Situation
On the production side, orchard and tree maintenance work is underway in preparation for the new season. This includes pruning, fertilisation and general care, which are crucial to secure yield potential after a year of firm pricing.
The focus on tree maintenance suggests growers remain confident in figs’ profitability, encouraged by current price levels and steady export demand. For now, the market’s fundamental message is balance: not excessive supply, but sufficient availability at prices that sustain producer income.
🌦️ Weather & New Season Outlook
With the new crop still ahead, short-term weather will be closely watched, particularly during flowering and fruit set. Any late frost, excessive rain or heat stress in key Turkish fig regions would quickly translate into renewed upside risk for prices.
Given active orchard care and today’s healthy price floor, the market is positioned for another season of disciplined selling. Unless weather turns adverse, the tone could remain firm rather than aggressively bullish, with price risk skewed slightly to the upside on weather or logistic shocks.
📆 Trading Outlook & Recommendations
- Buyers/end-users: Consider covering near- to medium-term needs on price dips, as current levels are high but stable and backed by steady export activity.
- Exporters/origin sellers: Maintaining a measured sales pace appears justified while monitoring currency moves and new-crop weather for potential pricing opportunities.
- Industrial users: Evaluate product mix and specifications (e.g. Lerida vs natural, different sizes) to optimise costs without compromising quality.
📉 Short-Term Price Indication (3-Day View)
- TR Malatya, FOB dried figs (all main sizes): Sideways to slightly firm over the next 3 days, with quoted ranges broadly holding around current EUR 7.4–11.0/kg.
