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

Published 2021년 9월 2일

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The article announces that the first shipment of dried figs for the 2021/22 season will begin on October 6, as decided at a meeting involving dried fig exporting companies, the Ministry of Commerce, and TİM. The figures for dried fig exports from the beginning of the 2020 season to August 2021 show an increase compared to the previous season, with the top five export destinations being Germany, USA, France, Italy, and Switzerland. The meeting also discussed the potential impact of extreme heat experienced in July and August on the dried fig trees and yield.

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The "first ship date" of dried figs, of which Turkey is the world leader in production and export, has been determined as October 6 in the 2021/22 season. (CLICK FOR PHOTOS) In order to determine the first export date of dried figs, dried fig exporting companies that are members of the Exporters' Association, representatives of the Ministry of Commerce and TİM came together online at the Dried Fig Advisory General Assembly Meeting. 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 Dry Fruit Sector Board, will become official after the approval of the Ministry of Commerce and will enter into force. said. ...

Source: Aydindenge