The Supreme Committee in Oman held a press conference yesterday and a decision was taken to enforce a complete closure/lockdown during the Eid period from 20-23rd July.  This is to…

Hajj is in 2 weeks (17 July – 22 July) and normally over this period, there is a high demand and increase in sales for all commodities as the market…

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic only 60,000 pilgrims will be allowed to perform Hajj and Umrah this year in Saudi Arabia.  Registration was only open to citizens and residents of…

Over the next few years, there will be a massive increase in citrus production from Southern Africa.  By 2025 there is the probability that South Africa can produce and export…

The ongoing increase in freight costs from South Africa together with equipment and space constraints from all shipping lines as well as the volatility of the Rand is making this…

The ongoing increase in freight costs from South Africa together with equipment and space constraints from all shipping lines as well as the volatility of the Rand is making this…

The overall market conditions remain slow in the GCC countries and is only expected to start picking up from the 10th July for pre-Hajj/Eid-al-Adha celebrations to be held from the…

The overall market is slow in the GCC countries especially after Eid and people are also allowed to leave the country to go on vacation. On Monday, Saudi Arabia lifted…

From the 20th of May, foreign citizens arriving in Saudi Arabia must quarantine for 1 week in government-approved accommodation to help stop the spread of Covid 19. In 2020 Saudi…

Price levels are expected to drop after Eid, however there has not been a significant increase in demand and sales for all commodities pre-Eid sales.  In Saudi Arabia, this can…