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Market Report Week 29 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published:July 17, 2026
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In General Overall, the market remains slow for most imported fruit, except for oranges, which continue to perform well due to limited availability. The slower market conditions are largely driven…

Market Report Week 28 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published:July 10, 2026
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In General Overall, the market remained relatively stable throughout the week, with no significant oversupply of any particular commodity, particularly in Saudi Arabia. This was largely due to continued congestion…

Market Report Week 27 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published:July 3, 2026
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In General With schools closing towards the end of June for the summer holidays, market activity is expected to slow as many locals travel abroad for their vacations. Overall, the…

Market Report Week 26 – 2026

Post author:maryke@gfmarketing.co.za
Post published:June 26, 2026
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In General Logistics remain a key challenge across the region. Ongoing congestion at Jeddah Port continues to delay container clearances, creating supply bottlenecks and disrupting product flow. Increased utilization of…

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.…