Turkish Dried Apricots Manufacturers 2026 | Malatya Hacihaliloglu Jumbo No 1
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Malatya dried apricots dominate 70 percent of the world supply with Hacihaliloglu, Kabaasi, Soganli and Hasanbey varieties cultivated across Dogansehir, Akcadag, Kuluncak and Arapgir micro-climates. FromTurk connects verified Malatya processors offering sun-dried natural gun kurusu number 1 jumbo, sulphured golden SO2 2000 ppm EU and 3500 ppm USDA industrial grades, organic USDA NOP and EU 2018/848, diced 8-10 mm bakery cuts, paste and puree 25 Brix, plus sweet and bitter kernel by-products. Every shipment clears BRCGS AA v9, IFS Higher Level v8, FSSC 22000 v6, FDA FSMA PCQI and EU 2023/915 aflatoxin compliance with third-party SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek pre-shipment inspection and FOB loading at Mersin, Izmir or Istanbul Ambarli.
70%+
Global Share
100K T
Annual Exports
8+
Varieties Offered
No 1-8
Export Grades
8 mcg/kg
Aflatoxin B1 Limit
Malatya Dried Apricot Industry Overview
Malatya province produces 95 percent of Turkey's dried apricots and 70 percent of the world total, leveraging a 1000 meter altitude continental climate with 150 mm summer rainfall, calcareous loam soil and 310 sunshine days ideal for slow field-drying. The core varieties are Hacihaliloglu with its large 6-8 gram fruit, deep orange flesh and small pit that yields 22-24 percent drying ratio, Kabaasi prized for sweetness and natural sulphur-free drying, Soganli for industrial puree applications and Hasanbey for early-season market. Harvest runs mid-July through mid-August across Dogansehir, Akcadag, Kuluncak, Arapgir, Darende and Hekimhan districts with sun-drying on elevated cane platforms for 5-7 days reducing moisture from 85 percent fresh to 22-25 percent stabilised.
Processing clusters in Malatya city OSB, Dogansehir Organized Industrial Zone and Akcadag cooperative mills operate moisture sorters, ethylene oxide-free SO2 fumigation tunnels, laser optical sorters, metal detectors and X-ray inspection lines. Finished grades range from jumbo Number 1 at 50-60 fruits per kilogram premium retail down to industrial Number 8 at 180+ fruits per kilogram for paste and bakery applications. Sulphured golden apricots use controlled SO2 treatment at 2000 ppm for EU markets and 3500 ppm USDA ceiling to preserve color and extend shelf life to 18 months, while natural sun-dried gun kurusu premium carries dark amber appearance with 12-month ambient shelf life.
Turkish dried apricot exporters ship 100000 tons annually to 120+ destinations including Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, United States, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. FOB pricing tracks futures on Istanbul Grain Exchange and Malatya Apricot Research Institute weekly bulletins with jumbo Number 1 typically ranging 4200-5500 USD per ton and industrial Number 7-8 at 2800-3400 USD per ton depending on harvest yield and aflatoxin certification. Every pallet carries SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek pre-shipment inspection certificate covering EU 2023/915 aflatoxin B1 maximum 8 mcg per kg and total aflatoxin 10 mcg per kg, OTA ochratoxin, SO2 residue, pesticide MRL scan and heavy metals panel.
70% Global Share
Key operational pillar: 70% Global Share. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Malatya supplies seven out of ten dried apricots consumed worldwide from 85k hectares of orchards
Key operational pillar: Malatya supplies seven out of ten dried apricots consumed worldwide from 85k hectares of orchards. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Hacihaliloglu Origin
Key operational pillar: Hacihaliloglu Origin. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Native Malatya variety with 6-8 gram fruit, 22-24% drying yield and PDO geographical indication
Key operational pillar: Native Malatya variety with 6-8 gram fruit, 22-24% drying yield and PDO geographical indication. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Jumbo No 1 Grade
Key operational pillar: Jumbo No 1 Grade. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Premium retail class at 50-60 fruits/kg with bright amber color and intact shape for gift packaging
Key operational pillar: Premium retail class at 50-60 fruits/kg with bright amber color and intact shape for gift packaging. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
SO2 Sulphured Golden
Key operational pillar: SO2 Sulphured Golden. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Controlled 2000 ppm EU and 3500 ppm USDA treatment for 18-month color-stable shelf life
Key operational pillar: Controlled 2000 ppm EU and 3500 ppm USDA treatment for 18-month color-stable shelf life. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Organic NOP & EU
Key operational pillar: Organic NOP & EU. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
USDA National Organic Program and EU 2018/848 certified orchards with Rainforest Alliance traceability
Key operational pillar: USDA National Organic Program and EU 2018/848 certified orchards with Rainforest Alliance traceability. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Aflatoxin Compliant
Key operational pillar: Aflatoxin Compliant. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
100% SGS or Bureau Veritas pre-shipment testing to EU 2023/915 B1 <=8 mcg/kg limits
Key operational pillar: 100% SGS or Bureau Veritas pre-shipment testing to EU 2023/915 B1 <=8 mcg/kg limits. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Dried Apricot Varieties & Export Grades
Eight flagship classes from Jumbo Number 1 sun-dried natural gun kurusu through sulphured golden, organic USDA NOP, industrial diced 8-10 mm, aseptic paste/puree, sweet and bitter kernels, premium gift-pack and Rainforest Alliance certified, each with full spec sheet and FOB pricing.
Sulphured Golden Apricot No 2-4 Industrial
Organic USDA NOP & EU 2018/848 Sun-Dried
Industrial Diced Apricot 8-10 mm Bakery Cut
Apricot Paste & Puree 25-28 Brix
Apricot Kernels Sweet & Bitter
Jumbo Gift-Pack Retail No 1 Premium
Rainforest Alliance & Fairtrade Certified
Dried Apricot Certifications & Food Safety Standards
Every Malatya processor in FromTurk's verified network maintains a nine-layer compliance stack covering GFSI food safety, US FDA FSMA, EU 2023/915 aflatoxin, organic NOP and EU 2018/848, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, halal and kosher for global retail placement.
BFSI
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 AA Grade
Global Standard for Food Safety with unannounced AA-grade audits mandatory for Tier-1 EU, UK and US retail buyers covering HACCP, allergen management, foreign body control and food defense.
IFVH
IFS Food v8 Higher Level
International Featured Standards v8 Higher Level recognized by Carrefour, Metro, REWE, Edeka and Aldi for supplier approval with KO criteria on traceability, allergen and quantity control.
F2VG
FSSC 22000 v6 GFSI Recognised
Food Safety System Certification v6 combining ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-1 prerequisite programs and FSSC additional requirements covering food fraud VACCP and food defense TACCP.
FFPF
FDA FSMA PCQI & FSVP
US Food Safety Modernization Act Preventive Controls for Human Food with Preventive Controls Qualified Individual and Foreign Supplier Verification Program compliance including sanitary transport rule.
E29A
EU 2023/915 Aflatoxin Compliance
Maximum aflatoxin B1 at 8 microgram per kilogram and total aflatoxin at 10 microgram per kilogram in dried apricots with SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek pre-shipment HPLC-MS testing on every lot.
UNE2
USDA NOP & EU 2018/848 Organic
USDA National Organic Program and EU 2018/848 organic equivalence with ECOCERT, Control Union or CERES accredited certification bodies, third-party on-farm inspection and transaction certificate.
RA2S
Rainforest Alliance 2020 SAS
Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard 2020 version with continuous improvement, climate-smart practices and social protection audited annually for smallholder cooperatives.
HHGA
Halal HAK & GCC Accredited
Halal Accreditation Body HAK Turkey, GIMDES and GCC Accreditation Center recognition valid across Saudi SFDA, UAE ESMA, Malaysia JAKIM, Indonesia BPJPH and Kuwait PAI.
KOOS
Kosher OU, OK & Star-K
Orthodox Union, OK Kosher and Star-K certification with pareve status, year-round and Passover-approved lots, Sabbath production monitoring via Mashgiach Temidi.
Dried Apricot Pricing Guide 2026
Indicative FOB Mersin pricing per tonne with current-year harvest ranges. Final pricing locked at production order confirmation after sample approval.
Jumbo No 1 Natural
USD 4200-5500/T
50-60 fruits/kg, sun-dried premium
Sulphured No 2 Golden
USD 3600-4400/T
SO2 2000 ppm EU / 3500 ppm USDA
Industrial No 4
USD 3000-3600/T
100-130 fruits/kg, mid-range
Industrial No 7-8
USD 2800-3400/T
paste and diced feedstock
Organic NOP Premium
USD 5500-7000/T
USDA NOP + EU 2018/848
Paste 25 Brix Aseptic
USD 2400-2900/T
220 kg drum or 1000 kg IBC
Payment Milestones & Incoterms
Standard Incoterms 2020 FOB Mersin, FOB Izmir or FOB Istanbul Ambarli, or CIF destination port. Payment L/C at sight 100% against shipping documents or 30% T/T down-payment and 70% T/T against scanned BL. Turk Eximbank buyer-credit available for orders above 500k USD with 180-360 day tenor.
Quality Basis & Claim Window
Quality basis CIQ destination inspection within 30 days of arrival or SGS/Bureau Veritas/Intertek pre-shipment inspection certificate at origin. Claim window 15 business days for weight and 30 days for quality against GAFTA 125 standard contract terms. Aflatoxin retest via accredited EU reference lab acceptable for arbitration.
Dried Apricot Packaging & Container Options
Flexible retail and bulk formats optimized for EU, UK, US and GCC retail chains plus industrial food service buyers.
Retail Packaging
- 100g / 150g / 200g / 250g matte or gloss stand-up pouch with resealable zipper and tear-notch
- 400g / 500g / 1kg premium rigid gift box with window or full-cover print, wooden or kraft-board
- 2kg / 5kg bulk retail bag for Costco, Sam's Club and discount-club channels
- 250g / 500g tray pack with top-seal flow film for fresh-look category positioning
Bulk / Industrial Packaging
- 10 kg / 11.34 kg / 12.5 kg double-wall corrugated carton with food-grade PE liner (industrial and food-service)
- 25 kg multi-wall kraft paper bag with PE inner liner for paste, diced and bakery ingredient segments
- 220 kg aseptic steel drum with bag-in-box for puree 25 Brix or concentrate 65 Brix
- 1000 kg IBC tote for aseptic paste and concentrate bulk supply to ice cream, yogurt and bakery plants
- 20-foot DC 18-20 tons retail packed, 40-foot HC 22-24 tons bulk cartons
Malatya Dried Apricot Regional Producers
Six strategic Malatya micro-regions hosting FromTurk-verified processing clusters with full certification stack, orchard-to-FOB traceability and Mersin container port FCL corridor.
Malatya Central OSB
City-center Organized Industrial Zone hosts the largest dried apricot processors with SO2 tunnels, laser sorters, X-ray inspection and BRCGS-audited packing halls totaling 45000 tons annual throughput.
Dogansehir Apricot Valley
Core Hacihaliloglu orchards at 1100 meter altitude with 85000 hectare plantation, 22 cooperative drying platforms and Dogansehir Tarim Kredi export warehouse handling 30000 tons per year.
Akcadag Processing Cluster
Second-largest district with 18000 hectare orchards focused on Kabaasi sulphur-free variety, six BRCGS-certified packhouses and direct Mersin Port FCL corridor via D300 highway.
Kuluncak Organic Zone
Higher-altitude 1300 meter district specialising in USDA NOP and EU 2018/848 organic Hacihaliloglu with ECOCERT-audited parcels and community-level traceability blockchain rollout.
Arapgir Heritage Orchards
Ancient PGI-protected Arapgir variety zone on Firat river terraces with 95-year-old trees producing heirloom small-fruit apricots prized by artisan chocolatiers and confectionery houses.
Darende-Hekimhan Volume Belt
Industrial-scale Soganli and Hasanbey contract farms feeding puree, paste and diced lines with 25000 tons annual capacity and dedicated reefer logistics to Mersin container terminal.
Dried Apricot Buyer's Guide 2026
Six-step Malatya dried apricot procurement journey from initial RFQ through final FOB container loading and ocean freight documentation.
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Submit RFQ with Grade & Volume
Send Request for Quotation specifying variety (Hacihaliloglu / Kabaasi / Soganli), grade (No 1 Jumbo to No 8 Industrial), treatment (natural / sulphured / organic), moisture target, annual tonnage and destination port. FromTurk matches 3-5 verified Malatya processors within 48 hours.
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Pre-Shipment Sample Approval
Processors send 250g per grade sealed sample via DHL/UPS with COA including moisture, SO2, aflatoxin B1/total, OTA, pesticide MRL and heavy metals. Buyer conducts organoleptic evaluation and signs off on quality spec sheet before contract.
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Sales Contract & Incoterms
GAFTA 125 or ICC 2020 sales contract signed with Incoterms FOB Mersin / FOB Izmir / FOB Istanbul Ambarli, payment L/C at sight or 60-day CAD, weight basis final at loading, quality basis CIQ destination or pre-shipment inspection certificate.
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Production & Quality Control
Processor books production slot (7-14 days jumbo, 14-21 days organic), runs HACCP checkpoints, deploys optical and X-ray sorters, applies SO2 fumigation if specified. Buyer may nominate SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek for pre-shipment audit.
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Pre-Shipment Inspection & Loading
Third-party inspector samples 10% of cartons, HPLC-MS tests aflatoxin and OTA, verifies moisture by AOAC method, checks carton markings and container cleanliness. Clean Certificate of Inspection triggers FOB container stuffing with container seal and BL issuance.
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Ocean Freight & Documentation
FOB Mersin to Rotterdam/Hamburg 14 days, to New York 21 days, to Shanghai 28 days via Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM or Hapag-Lloyd. Documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, BL, COA, EUR.1 or Form A, EUDR DDS reference, phytosanitary cert, halal/kosher as applicable.
Turkish Dried Apricot FAQ
Fifteen deep-dive questions on Malatya dried apricot grading, aflatoxin compliance, SO2 sulphured versus natural, organic NOP, Rainforest Alliance, private-label packaging, FOB pricing, Incoterms, payment and FromTurk supplier verification.
What is Turkey's global share in dried apricots?
Turkey produces 70 percent of the world's dried apricots, with Malatya alone accounting for 95 percent of Turkish output from 85000 hectares of orchards producing 100000 tons annually for export to 120+ countries.
What is the difference between natural and sulphured apricots?
Natural gun kurusu apricots are sun-dried without SO2 treatment, resulting in dark amber color, 12-month shelf life and sulphur-free label suitable for organic and sensitive-consumer markets. Sulphured golden apricots use 2000 ppm SO2 for EU or 3500 ppm for USDA markets, retaining bright orange color and extending shelf life to 18 months.
What grades are available and what do the numbers mean?
Grade Number 1 Jumbo is premium retail at 50-60 fruits per kilogram, Number 2 is 60-80/kg, Number 3 is 80-100/kg, Number 4 is 100-130/kg standard retail, Numbers 5-6 are value retail at 130-160/kg, and Numbers 7-8 are industrial at 160-200+/kg for paste, diced and bakery applications.
What are the EU aflatoxin limits for dried apricots?
EU Regulation 2023/915 sets aflatoxin B1 maximum at 8 microgram per kilogram and total aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2) at 10 microgram per kilogram in dried apricots for direct human consumption. Every export lot undergoes HPLC-MS testing by SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek before loading.
Are organic and Rainforest Alliance dried apricots available?
Yes. USDA NOP and EU 2018/848 certified organic dried apricots are produced in Kuluncak, Arapgir and organic blocks of Dogansehir with ECOCERT, Control Union or CERES auditing. Rainforest Alliance 2020 SAS and Fairtrade FLO overlays are available for socially-responsible sourcing with EUDR 2023/1115 deforestation-free DDS documentation.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Full Container Load minimum is one 20-foot DC (approximately 18-20 tons retail packed) or one 40-foot HC (22-24 tons). LCL consolidation starts from 1 pallet (750 kg) via FromTurk's Mersin consolidation warehouse with weekly sailings to Rotterdam, Hamburg and Felixstowe.
How is private label packaging handled?
Minimum order quantity is 1000 units for stand-up pouches and 500 units for rigid gift boxes. Lead time 20-25 days including artwork approval, flexographic or digital printing, retort-compatible films and nitrogen flushing. FromTurk partner packers offer full GDA nutrition facts panel generation and multilingual labeling.
Do you offer sulphur-free apricots for sensitive consumers?
Yes. Sulphur-free natural sun-dried Kabaasi and Hacihaliloglu maintain SO2 levels below 30 ppm EU labeling threshold, making them suitable for asthmatic consumers, children's products, clean-label and organic retail positioning.
What is the typical FOB price range in 2026?
Indicative FOB Mersin pricing: Jumbo Number 1 natural 4200-5500 USD per ton, Number 2 sulphured 3600-4400 USD per ton, Number 4 industrial 3000-3600 USD per ton, Number 7-8 industrial 2800-3400 USD per ton, organic premium 5500-7000 USD per ton. Final pricing locked at production with current-year harvest ranges.
How is the aflatoxin testing conducted?
Accredited third-party laboratories (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, Eurofins) conduct AOAC 999.07 HPLC-fluorescence post-column derivatization or HPLC-MS/MS testing on composite samples drawn per ISO 2859 sampling plan with 10% carton ratio and immunoaffinity column cleanup.
Can you supply apricot paste and puree for industrial use?
Yes. Aseptic-processed puree at 25-28 Brix single strength or 60-65 Brix concentrate in 220 kg drums with bag-in-box or 1000 kg IBC totes. Applications include baby food jars, bakery fillings, yogurt inclusions, ice cream ribbons and functional beverages.
What shipping routes and transit times are available?
FOB Mersin primary: Rotterdam/Hamburg 14 days, New York/New Jersey 21 days, Felixstowe 12 days, Shanghai 28 days, Dubai Jebel Ali 7 days, Jeddah 5 days. FOB Izmir Alsancak secondary for Mediterranean and FOB Istanbul Ambarli for Northern Europe via Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd weekly sailings.
Is EUDR 2023/1115 deforestation-free compliance available?
Yes. All FromTurk partner processors maintain Due Diligence Statement (DDS) in the EU TRACES-NT system with geolocation polygons of every farm parcel, commodity-level traceability back to orchard lot and independent verification of deforestation-free status after 31 December 2020 cut-off.
What are payment terms and financing options?
Standard terms are Letter of Credit at sight issued by Tier-1 bank, 30-60-90 day CAD, Documents against Acceptance D/A, or Turkish Eximbank buyer credit for volumes above 500000 USD. First-order buyers typically use confirmed L/C with Turk Eximbank or Akbank as advising bank.
How do I verify supplier legitimacy?
Every FromTurk-listed Malatya apricot processor is audited annually for company registration, BRCGS or IFS certificate validity, export license, factory GPS geolocation and 12-month export history. Buyers receive a verified supplier badge, sample shipment tracking and pre-shipment inspection support for first engagement.
Explore Apricot Varieties
Drill down into Malatya-specific dried apricot grades and certifications. Each variety page includes RFQ-ready specifications, port loading windows, and import compliance details.
Sun-Dried Natural Apricots (Gun Kurusu)
Sulphite-free dried apricots from certified-organic Malatya orchards. SO2 below 10 ppm, USDA NOP + EU 2018/848 + JAS triple organic, baby food grade. FOB Mersin EUR 6,200-11,800/ton.
Malatya IGP Geographical Indication
EU-protected Malatya IGP dried apricots with verified origin certificate. Hacihaliloglu Jumbo No 1 cultivar, sun-dried sulphured & USDA Organic grades, PDO traceability documentation included.
Related Turkish Food & Export Categories
Malatya dried apricot buyers also source from the broader Turkish dried fruits hub covering sister categories like Aydin Lerida figs, Manisa Sultana raisins, golden sultanas, Erzincan mulberries, Afyon sour cherries and Bursa prunes. Bakery and confectionery buyers combine diced apricots with Turkish baklava and lokum ingredients and durum wheat bulgur for trail-mix and muesli programs.
Ingredient buyers procuring apricot paste and puree also run Turkish dairy yogurt and kefir fillings, early-harvest olive oil gift-pack pairings, Gaziantep pul biber and Urfa isot private-label blends, and Turkish packaging machinery for in-house filling lines. Export-ready containers move through Turkish food export hub with Mersin, Izmir and Istanbul Ambarli FOB options.
Cross-sector procurement teams coordinate dried apricot cartons with Turkish apparel for retail buyer visit programs, hotel FF&E packages for expat procurement-team accommodation, dental tourism hospitality baskets, food processing machinery for destination re-packing plants, and defense-grade textile logistics know-how adapted for pharmaceutical-spec apricot handling. Premium gift buyers pair Malatya apricots with Turkish skincare and home textile presentation boxes for hospitality and corporate gifting.