Turkey: The export journey of dried figs will start on October 6

Published 2021년 9월 3일

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The online Dried Fig Advisory General Assembly Meeting announced that the first export date for the 2021/22 season will be October 6, 2021. The decision was made in collaboration with exporting companies, the Ministry of Trade, and TİM, pending ministry approval. As of August 28, 2021, dried fig exports have seen a 2% increase in volume and a 4% increase in value compared to the previous season, totaling 67.2 thousand tons and 241 million dollars, respectively. The top five export destinations are Germany, USA, France, Italy, and Switzerland. The meeting also highlighted concerns over potential yield issues due to extreme heat experienced in late July and early August, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

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In order to determine the first export date of dried figs, which Turkey is the world leader in production and export, in 2021/22 season, also known as the “first ship date”, dried fig exporting companies, which are members of Exporters' Associations, Ministry of Trade and TİM representatives, Dried Fig Advisory General Assembly Meeting. met online. Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters' Association President Birol Celep said, "Based on the ripening period and climatic conditions of dried figs, which is one of the most important agricultural export products of our country, it has been decided to submit the first shipment date of the 2021 season to the approval of the Ministry of Commerce as October 6, 2021. This date, which was received at the meeting and approved by the Dried Fruit Sector Board, will become official after the approval of the Ministry of Commerce and will enter into force. said. Sharing the information that dried fig exports were realized as 67.2 thousand tons ...

Source: Gidatarim