We Buy Your Apricots, Kernels, and Shells in Darende
Due to its high altitude, harvest starts late, extending the season. The large, meaty Kabaaşı variety dominates; the main route for table-grade and jumbo-size drying stock.
Due to its high altitude, Darende's harvest calendar begins after Battalgazi and Yazıhan are finished, which commercially extends the season. The large, meaty Kabaaşı variety dominates the region and is known as one of the main supply routes for those seeking table-grade and jumbo-size drying stock.
The valley fed by the Tohma Stream offers wide areas with low water stress and large-calibre fruit. We are here to buy your late-harvest crop at fair value.
Leading Production Areas in Darende
Places in the Darende basin that stand out for their production and buying capacity:
Balaban
A town in Darende's apricot economy known for its heavy trade volume.
Yeniköy
A wide area in the valley fed by the Tohma, with low water stress and large-calibre fruit.
Aşağıulupınar
A well-established town with strong tree density and traditional apricot culture, producing high tonnage.
Ayvalı
Although its terrain is rugged, this center reflects the Darende basin's distinctive aroma well and has product ready buyers.
Ilıca
A region harvested very late due to its high altitude, relatively less affected by late spring frosts.
If your village isn't listed, write to us anyway; we consider purchases from all of Darende and neighboring areas.
What Do We Buy?
- Dried Apricot — sulphured yellow apricot and unsulphured sun-dried apricot, in every size and quality.
- Apricot Kernels — sweet and bitter; whole or cracked.
- Apricot Kernel Shells — for biomass fuel, blasting granules, and cosmetic peeling.
Small or large, it doesn't matter — a few sacks or a full truckload both work.
How Do You Sell?
- Send a photo and information: write to us on WhatsApp with a photo of the product, its approximate quantity, and your village.
- Assessment and offer: we send you a fair purchase offer based on current market value.
- Purchase, delivery, and payment: on-site pickup is coordinated, weighing is done transparently, and payment is cash/fast.
For the full process and advantages, see our buying from growers page, and for a district-by-district breakdown of the region, see our regional guide .
Darende — Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy late-harvest apricots from Balaban or Ayvalı in Darende?
Yes. Darende center and its villages (including Balaban, Yeniköy, Aşağıulupınar, Ayvalı, Ilıca) are our buying region for late harvest and large calibre.
Do you also buy large-size Kabaaşı / table-grade apricots?
Yes. We evaluate large calibres, including table-grade and jumbo-size drying stock. Price is set based on calibre and that day's market.
Sell Your Apricots at Fair Value in Darende
Take the photo, write your village, send it. We'll handle the rest together.