In Aydın, demand for figs and walnuts has increased with the arrival of the Ramadan month.

As the Ramadan month approaches, there is a rise in the sales of food products. Especially in Aydın, which ranks first in fig production worldwide, citizens have shown a strong interest in figs rather than dates during Ramadan. Stallholder Ozan Çeçen noted that fig sales, ranging from 300 to 450 TL per kilogram, have increased during Ramadan, stating, “The highest quality figs in the world are produced in Aydın. There is a high demand for these figs that we bring to the market after harvesting them with great effort. Fig prices start from 300 lira and can go up to 450 lira. A kilogram of Çarıklar figs from the Germencik district, which contains 35 pieces, costs 450 lira.”

PRICED AT 250 LIRA PER KILOGRAM

The demand for walnuts, a popular dessert option during iftar dinners, has increased. Walnut sales have picked up at the market. Speaking about walnut sales, Çeçen mentioned, “Just like with figs, there is also demand for walnuts during Ramadan. Desserts are consumed a lot during Ramadan, and walnuts are essential for desserts. That’s why our citizens are buying plenty of walnuts. The walnuts we sell come from Denizli Çameli. These walnuts have a thin shell and a milky white interior. About 450 grams of nuts can be extracted from a kilogram of unshelled walnuts. The price of walnuts is 230 lira per kilogram.”