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Market Report Week 43 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: October 23, 2026
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In General The situation at Saudi Arabia’s airports remains concerning following another serious attack, this time at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Although the airport appears to have reopened,…

Market Report Week 42 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: October 16, 2026
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In General The situation at Saudi Arabia’s airports remains serious following missile and drone attacks, resulting in flight cancellations and ongoing disruptions. With the South African cherry season underway, disruption…

Market Report Week 41 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: October 9, 2026
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In General Fruit Attraction Madrid 2026 took place this week from 6–8 October and has highlighted strong international activity across the fresh-produce sector, with more than 2,500 exhibitors from 78…

Market Report Week 40 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: October 2, 2026
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In General There has been no significant change in market trends from last week, with good demand continuing for Valencia and Navelate/Cambria oranges, as well as pears, due to limited…

Market Report Week 39 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: September 25, 2026
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In General There has been no significant change in market trends from last week, with the market remaining under pressure across most commodities and demand generally slow. However, demand for…

Market Report Week 38 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: September 18, 2026
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In General The market remains under pressure across most commodities, with demand generally slow. However, there continues to be a good demand for Valencia and Navelate/Cambria oranges due to limited…

Market Report Week 37 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: September 11, 2026
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In General The market remains relatively slow across most commodities, with Valencia and Navelate/Cambria oranges being the notable exceptions, currently experiencing good demand due to limited availability. Market conditions, however,…

Market Report Week 36 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: September 4, 2026
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In General Schools have now reopened and locals have returned from their summer vacations, so market activity is expected to start picking up. There has already been a more positive…

Market Report Week 35 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: August 28, 2026
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In General With schools reopening next week, increased movement of supply through retail supermarkets is already evident. Demand and price levels are expected to continue strengthening as consumer activity picks…

Market Report Week 34 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: August 21, 2026
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In General Overall, the market remains slow across most commodity categories due to current market conditions. Vessel delays and inconsistent quality are continuing to affect supply and trading activity. Hotel…