Market Report Week 30 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  The market remains stable on all commodities except for Mandarins from South Africa, as the market is flooded with volumes. Fruit is…

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Market Report Week 29 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  The market remains slow with a notable downward trend for Mandarins from South Africa, as the market is flooded with volumes. There…

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Market Report Week 28 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  The overall market remains sluggish and is only expected to pick up towards the middle of August when the new school year…

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Market Report Week 27 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  The Middle East will celebrate the New Islamic New year on 7 - 8 July 2024. The market is strong and performing…

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Market Report Week 26 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  The overall market is slower than usual, and this is due to the end of Hajj and the long summer school holidays. Many…

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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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