Market Report Week 25 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  There was an increase in sales and price levels over the Hajj period, with Kiwi fruit and Forelle Pears being the main…

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Market Report Week 24 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  There was an increase in sales and price levels for pre-Hajj sales for Mecca.  Mecca market will be quiet over the Hajj…

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Market Report Week 23 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  Saudi Arabia is expecting an increase in demand and sales during the Hajj period that will be celebrated by about 2.5 million…

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Market Report Week 22 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  Imports of fresh fruits and vegetable to the GCC countries continues to grow, with the United Arab Emirates becoming a hub for…

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Market Report Week 21 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  The market remains strong for Grapes and Plums with limited availability of Grapes from Australia and Chile and Plums from South Africa.…

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Market Report Week 20 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  The market remains strong for Grapes and especially in Saudi Arabia with high price levels for Red Globe Grapes from Chile as…

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Market Report Week 19 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  The market remains strong for Grapes, Plums, and Oranges and stable for other commodities, however, remains under pressure for Apples due to…

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Market Report Week 18 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  Dubai and Saudi Arabia have been hit again with rains and floods forcing road closures and disruptions to households and businesses. The…

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Market Report Week 17 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  Positive market trends for Mandarins, Navels, Grapes, and Plums and continues to be volatile for all other commodities. The market is under…

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Market Report Week 16 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  Heavy rains and flash flooding have swept parts of the Gulf region in Dubai, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. The disastrous flooding has…

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