Dried Apricot Price: Factors, Trends & Competitive Quotations

What Influences Dried Apricot Prices

The primary driver of dried apricot pricing is the annual crop yield in Malatya. Late frosts, hailstorms, or drought can reduce output and push prices higher. Global demand — particularly from large-volume importers in Europe and the Middle East — also affects pricing. Currency exchange rates (especially USD/TRY) play a role, as do input costs like energy, packaging materials, and freight rates. Product specifications matter too: organic, larger sizes, and ready-to-eat soft varieties typically command premiums over standard grades.

How IFS Food Keeps Pricing Competitive

Our location in Malatya eliminates intermediary costs — we source directly from growers and process in our own facility. Efficient production lines, economies of scale from our 10,000 MT annual throughput, and long-standing relationships with logistics providers keep our cost base lean. We pass these efficiencies on to our customers through competitive FOB and CIF pricing. For volume commitments, we offer seasonal contracts with fixed or formula-based pricing to protect both parties from volatility.

Contact our export team via the enquiry form, email, or WhatsApp with your specification (variety, size, quantity, packaging, Incoterm, destination port). We will send a detailed price offer within 24 hours, valid for the period stated.

Yes. Prices tend to be lowest shortly after the harvest (September–October) when supply is abundant. As the season progresses and inventory diminishes, prices typically firm. Securing supply early in the season — or entering a fixed-price contract — can provide cost advantages.

Yes. We offer tiered pricing based on order volume and commitment period. Annual supply agreements with agreed minimum volumes receive the most competitive pricing. Contact us to discuss a programme tailored to your requirements.

Organic dried apricots carry a premium of 15–30% over conventional equivalents due to higher cultivation costs (natural pest management, soil health protocols), lower yields per hectare, certification and audit expenses, and dedicated processing on segregated lines to prevent cross-contamination. However, the growing consumer demand for organic products often allows retailers to achieve stronger margins.

Since Turkish dried apricots are priced in USD or EUR while production costs are partly in Turkish Lira, exchange rate movements directly impact pricing. A weaker TRY can make Turkish dried apricots more competitive internationally, while a stronger TRY may push prices up. IFS Food monitors currency markets closely and offers fixed-price contracts to help buyers manage exchange-rate risk over the commitment period.