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Market Report Week 23 – 2026

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Post published: June 5, 2026
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In General The overall market across the GCC countries appears to have slowed following Hajj and Eid. Congestion at Jeddah Port remains a significant challenge, with a large number of…

Market Report Week 22 – 2026

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Post published: May 29, 2026
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In General Sales and demand across Saudi Arabia have increased as international pilgrims continue arriving in Mecca for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, despite the war. Market conditions across the Middle…

Market Report Week 21 – 2026

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Post published: May 22, 2026
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In General Market activity across the Middle East remains unpredictable, with supply fluctuating as vessels arrive at different ports and clearance times vary. Jeddah Port continues to experience cargo congestion,…

Market Report Week 20 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: May 15, 2026
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In General Market activity across the Middle East remains relatively slow due to ongoing uncertainty. However, demand remains strong for selected commodities, particularly pomegranates, plums, apples, navels, and soft citrus.…

Market Report Week 19 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: May 8, 2026
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In General Market activity across most commodities in the Middle East remains slow, driven by ongoing uncertainty and rising logistics costs across both sea and road freight. Despite this, there…

Market Report Week 18 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: April 30, 2026
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No report. 1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham)1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals)1.00 USD = 122.79 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka)1.00 USD = 94.98 INR (Indian Rupees)1.00 USD = 16.79…

Market Report Week 17 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: April 24, 2026
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In General Market activity across most commodities in the Middle East remains slow, driven by ongoing uncertainty and continued rising logistics costs across both sea and road freight. However, the…

Market Report Week 16 – 2026

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Post published: April 17, 2026
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In General Market activity across most commodities in the Middle East remains slow, with a lower demand driven by ongoing uncertainty, and consumer spending is increasingly focused on essential goods.…

Market Report Week 15 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: April 10, 2026
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In General The recent ban on exports of food and agricultural products from Iran—historically, the leading supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables to the GCC—has significantly contributed to the current…

Market Report Week 14 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published: April 2, 2026
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In General Market conditions remain slow, with a slight pickup towards month-end after salaries were paid. At the same time, besides continued rising logistics costs across both sea and road…