Whether you are a supermarket chain, a food ingredient company, or a specialty distributor, buying dried apricots directly from a certified Turkish exporter offers the best combination of quality, traceability, and value. IFS Food makes the buying process straightforward — from initial enquiry to delivered goods.
How to Buy Dried Apricots from IFS Food
The process is simple: contact our export team with your requirements (product type, size grade, quantity, packaging, destination). We respond with a detailed quotation including price, lead time, and shipping options within 24 hours. Once you approve, we issue a proforma invoice. Production is scheduled upon receipt of payment or LC confirmation. Shipping documents — including bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and lab analysis — are couriered to you before vessel arrival.
Payment Terms & Trade Finance
We accept irrevocable letters of credit (L/C at sight), telegraphic transfer (T/T with deposit), and CAD (cash against documents) for established customers. For first-time buyers, we typically work on L/C or T/T with 30 % advance and balance against copy of B/L. Flexible payment arrangements can be discussed for volume commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typical lead time is 7–14 days from order confirmation to container loading, depending on product type and current production schedule. If the requested product is in stock, lead time can be as short as 3–5 days.
We welcome and encourage factory visits. Our facility in Malatya is open to customer audits and tours by appointment. We can assist with travel arrangements from Istanbul or Ankara to Malatya. Many of our long-term customers began their relationship with a factory visit.
Bulk packaging includes 5 kg, 10 kg, and 12.5 kg cartons. Retail-ready options include 150 g, 200 g, 250 g, and 500 g packs in pillow bags, stand-up pouches, or flow-wrap formats. Private-label artwork and nutritional panels are prepared by our design team at no extra charge for committed orders.
When buying dried apricots, look for suppliers holding GFSI-recognised food safety certifications such as BRCGS or IFS Food standard, along with ISO 22000 and HACCP. For organic products, EU Organic and USDA NOP certifications are essential. IFS Food holds all these certifications plus Halal and Kosher accreditation, meeting the requirements of virtually every market channel.
Yes. IFS Food can prepare mixed containers combining different dried apricot types (sulphured, natural, organic, soft), size grades, and packaging formats in a single shipment. This is especially useful for distributors and retailers wanting to test multiple products or offer a diverse range to their customers. Contact our export team to discuss a mixed-container solution tailored to your needs.
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Tell us about your volume, specification, and timeline. Our export team will respond with a detailed offer within 24 hours.
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