Category: Market Report

Market Report Week 25 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published:June 19, 2026
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In General The overall market remained relatively stable this week across most commodities, with minimal price fluctuations. The exception was lemons, which continue to experience downward price pressure. Market stability…

Market Report Week 24 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published:June 12, 2026
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In General Congestion at Jeddah and Khor Fakkan Port remains a significant challenge, with a large number of containers still experiencing delays, creating a bottleneck throughout the supply chain. Although…

Market Report Week 23 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
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

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
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

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
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

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
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.…