CCI Dried Apricots: Market Update
- ccinuts
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Concerns surrounding apricot tree pollination and the risk of spring frosts are common when forecasting crop yields for the upcoming season. For context, there is about 25% production yield from fresh apricots to dried apricots. After the devastating 2023 earthquakes in southeastern Türkiye, the outlook for the 2024 apricot crop was initially promising. The total value of Turkish dried apricot exports in 2024 reached approximately US$400 million.
However, the 2025 Turkish apricot harvest has been severely impacted by a devastating spring frost, which has almost entirely wiped out the crop. With little available stock, trading activity has come to a standstill. Prices have surged to levels where demand has collapsed, and local suppliers have no product left to offer. Nearly all local processing companies have closed their doors, except for a few that are fulfilling last-minute orders. Furthermore, numerous contracts for Turkish dried apricots have been defaulted on, as exporters struggle to source the raw materials necessary to fulfill their obligations.
In light of this crisis, it’s essential that local authorities explore backup options for dried apricots, similar to the measures implemented for Turkish hazelnuts. The Turkish Grain Board (TMO – Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi) plays a critical role in stabilizing the hazelnut market by purchasing and warehousing raw hazelnuts from farmers, smoothing market fluctuations between seasons.
During these extraordinary times, CCI APAC HOLDINGS, based in Singapore, is here to assist. We offer dried apricots directly from non-Turkish origins, primarily from countries in Central Asia, ensuring complete traceability and strict quality control with competitive prices. Our partner factories are HACCP and ISO22000-certified, so you can be confident in the quality and safety of the products we supply.
If you have any questions, inquiries, or need dried apricots in any major grade, size, or in either natural or sulphured forms, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help and provide you with the support you need during this challenging period.
