Market Report Week 29 – 2023

Update on Durban port terminal in South Africa Heavy truck congestion at Durban port due to the peak of the citrus season.  Growers are in full swing of citrus packing,…

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Market Report Week 28 – 2023

High price levels for Royal Gala apples and pears due to limited availability. Continued increase in demand for Oranges from South Africa and especially Navelate and Cambria varieties. 1.00 USD…

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Market Report Week 27 – 2023

Although the demand is high for oranges from South Africa due to limited availability, the overall market is slow due to summer school vacation that started late June and will…

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Market Report Week 26 – 2023

Annual Hajj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia will take place from 26 June - 01 July and attract millions of Muslims around the world. Eid…

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Market Report Week 25 – 2023

For the first time ever, the world’s biggest food show was held at Riyadh International convention & Exhibition centre, Saudi Arabia. This was held on the 20-22 June and connected…

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Market Report Week 23 – 2023

There is a high demand in the market for local fruits from Saudi, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. These include cherries, flat peaches, peaches, grapes, apricots, plums, and watermelons. There is…

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Market Report Week 22 – 2023

Higher volumes of citrus has been shipped from South Africa to the Middle East market. The market remains under pressure for lemons, however current indications show positive market trends in…

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Market Report Week 21 – 2023

The Middle East market remains under pressure on lemons due to the oversupply on volume from South Africa. Positive market trend for navels and soft citrus due to Morocco and…

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Market Report Week 20 – 2023

Continued downward trend on price levels on both lemons and Star Ruby grapefruit from South Africa due to higher volumes that have been sent to the market. However, the market…

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Market Report Week 19 – 2023

Slow movement and sales on citrus and pome fruit, however Mandarins from South Africa and Nadorcotts from Morocco are currently doing well. There is a higher demand in Saudi Arabia…

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