Dried apricots (pitted) are a key export dried fruit. Varieties: orange (SO₂ treated for color retention, SO₂ up to 2000 ppm), natural dark (unsulfured, for organic market), organic (organic certified). Grading: large (size 1, 28–30 mm), medium (size 2, 22–28 mm), small (size 3, up to 22 mm). Moisture 15–22%. Applications: snacking, confectionery, muesli & granola, fruit pastes. GOST 32896-2014. Packaging: cartons 5–12.5 kg, bags 25 kg. Export documentation: quality certificate, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, declaration of conformity TR CU 021/2011. Exports to China, EAEU, Middle East, Southeast Asia.