"Unsatisfactory fig season"

Fewer products, less interest 

The season is slowly ending and that reflects in the demand of the consumer, states the importer. “The end of the season is not only noticeable in the low supply of the figs but also in the lower demand,” tells Mukthar, “The customers’ interest is steadily declining.”

“At the moment citrus fruits have the customers interest.” Especially Spanish produce dominates the trade during the winter. The fig sales pick up during the winter, states the wholesaler. “The fresh fig season ends, however during Christmas and in the winter, dried figs are popular,” continues Mukthar, “Dried fruit in general is in high demand then, dried apricots for instance are popular too.”