What is the white powder on dried figs?

Usually natural fig sugar on the surface, not a defect.

Are white spots on figs a flaw?

Usually natural crystallised sugar, while green fuzzy ones are mould and are not eaten.

How long do dried figs last?

Months in a sealed pack away from heat, and less once opened.

Shipping Dried Figs from Turkey to Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia: Cost and Time

Shipping Turkish dried figs from Turkey: to Syria by land in about two weeks, to Jordan by land or sea, and to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf by air in about 3 to 5 days. Buy yourself and send to your Turkish address, or send the links with Buy for Me for an 8% commission on the product value; each country’s details are below.

Updated 19 October 2026 · اقرأ بالعربية

What matters when shipping Turkish dried figs

Dried figs are fairly dense but sold in small weights, so they fit in a carton alongside nuts and other dried fruit to share the shipping cost.

Soft and stuffed

The Aydin region in western Turkey is famous for dried figs, soft and sweet without added sugar. Walnut-stuffed figs suit guests, and the white powder on the surface is usually natural fig sugar, not a defect.

Soft and hard dried figs

Soft figs stuffed with walnut are eaten straight away and dry out quickly after opening, while hard dried figs suit cooking and desserts and last longer. Ask about the drying date, since newer figs are softer and sweeter.

Mould and damp

Figs are rich in sugar and draw in moisture, so white sugary spots are natural crystallisation, while green fuzzy patches are mould and the piece should be thrown away. Ask for a vacuum pack to be sure of quality on arrival.

Heat and sticking pieces

Figs stick together in high heat and become one lump, so it is better to ship them in a mild season in divided packs. If they arrive stuck, chilling them a little before use helps separate them.

Transit, delivery and price by country

Syria — Turkish dried figs: the route is by land and takes about two weeks, with delivery in Damascus, Aleppo, Homs and Hama. A medium carton (60×40×40 cm, up to 15 kg) is priced at a reference 15 to 20 US dollars by region, customs excluded. Jordan — Turkish dried figs: the route is by land (about two weeks) or by sea (one to two months) depending on the shipment, with delivery in Amman, Irbid, Zarqa and Aqaba. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman — Turkish dried figs: the route is by air from Istanbul in about 3 to 5 days, up to a week. Delivery in Kuwait: Kuwait City, Hawalli, Farwaniya and Jahra; in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Makkah; in the UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman; in Qatar: Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan and Al Khor; in Bahrain: Manama, Muharraq, Riffa and Isa Town; in Oman: Muscat, Sohar, Salalah and Nizwa. Charges on Turkish dried figs may apply in each country by value and quantity, and commercial quantities get a separate quote.

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