Market Report Week 48 – 2024

Update on the GCC countries The overall market remains under pressure for most commodities. South African oranges have not performed as expected and will face significant competition as new-season oranges…

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Market Report Week 47 – 2024

Update on the GCC countries The Middle East fruit market is showing a mix of stability and some challenges across different fruit categories. While there hasn't been a notable rise…

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Market Report Week 46 – 2024

Update on the GCC countries Despite South African oranges and Royal Gala apples from other origins not seeing significant growth in demand, prices have remained stable. The market is expected…

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Market Report Week 45 – 2024

Update on the GCC countries The Middle East market is experiencing a strong demand for certain fruits, particularly Red Delicious apples from the USA, grapes from Italy, and soft citrus…

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Market Report Week 44 – 2024

In General There is currently a high demand for cherries in the Middle East. Current fruit size on cherries from South Africa are medium to large. 1.00 USD = 3.67…

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Market Report Week 43 – 2024

In General South Africa shipped 162.7 million cartons citrus world wide up to week 42. This is a 10% decrease compared to the estimate. The main reasons for such a…

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Market Report Week 42 – 2024

In General GF marketing will ship their last Valencia's from a grower in the Western Cape, with fruit peaking on count 72,88 and 105. Update on the GCC countries. In…

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Market Report Week 41 – 2024

In General The Madrid Fruit Attraction was held in Spain from 8 -10 October. This fair represents the marketing of fresh produce, with innovation, quality, and diversity and connects customers…

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Market Report Week 40 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  There is currently a lot of re-exports from Dubai to Saudi Arabia on Pears, Nadorcotts, and Cambria from South Africa, causing a…

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Market Report Week 39 – 2024

Update on the market in the GCC countries.  The Middle East market continues to show positive market trends for Lemons, Oranges, Mandarins, Grapes and Plums. However, there is a downward…

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