Update on the GCC countries
The market is seeing strong performance for apples, pears, stone fruits (peaches and nectarines), and bananas during Ramadan. However, red seedless grapes and Nadorcotts are facing some pressure.
Even with the arrival of new vessels for bananas, prices continue to remain high, driven by sustained strong demand during Ramadan.
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Citrus
Citrus fruit – South Africa
Middle East – Export volumes of lemons from South Africa to the Middle East have decreased by 32% compared to the same period last season.
Market update
Lemon prices in the market have risen by 15% due to the tail-end of supply from Egypt and Turkey , driving up demand for the initial shipments from South Africa.
Spanish Navel oranges have now entered Jeddah market, marking a shift away from Egyptian supply due to quality issues. Prices are anticipated to remain steady over the next few weeks. Meanwhile, the price of new season Nadorcotts from Morocco is facing pressure due to an oversupply from Turkey and Egypt in the market
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
Pome fruit
South Africa
The first shipments of the new season’s Forelle and Vermont Beauty pears to the Middle East will take place next week, during week 12.
Market update
Summer Blush pears (Rosemarie/Flamingo varieties) from South Africa are performing well in the market during Ramadan. However, there has been a sharp decline in the price of non-blush pears, as they are less favoured by the market.
Royal Gala apples from Italy are performing well due to the lack of availability from South Africa. Shipments of Royal Gala apples from South Africa will begin arriving from this week (week 11).
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit
Grapes
No report.
Market update
Red seedless grapes (Crimson and Tawny varieties) from South Africa are facing pressure due to an increased volume available in the market.
Stone Fruit -South Africa
Middle East – Export volumes of plums from South Africa to the Middle East have increased by 7% compared to the same period last season.
Market update
Nectarines and peaches from South Africa are performing well in the market due to their limited availability.
Kiwi fruit
Currently, only Iranian kiwifruit is available in the market, and the market is performing well due to the lack of competition from other countries. However, with the Iranian kiwifruit crop down by 30% this season, there may be a strong opportunity for Chilean kiwifruit in the Middle East market.
Mangoes -South Africa
No Report
Market update
No Report
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
Pear sales slow and prices drop
The arrival of most varieties of summer pears from SA have caused the price to drop and movement is slow. There is high demand for SA Royal Gala type apples. SA will be down 15% – 20% on Royal Gala types of apples this season.
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Bangladesh
No report.
SA Statistics
Decofrut Statistics
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