Apricot exports in January were 2,571 tons compared to 7,483 tons last year.
Year to date exports are 17,730 tons compared to 49,618 tons last year.
Average export price for whole apricots in January was $9,538 per ton FOB

At this rate remaining stocks will be exported and consumed domestically up to the new crop.

Prices are steady in Malatya in Lira terms, a little lower in $. Ramadan runs from the 19th February through to the 19th of March this year.

All eyes will be on the weather during March and April, it is currently mild in Malatya, not good. Of major concern is the health of the trees and how many are going to survive and bloom this year. Uncharted territory. We understand that Central Asia is well sold and prices are now closing on Turkish prices.