Update on the market in the GCC countries.
The Middle East ended Ramadan on 9 April 2024 followed by Eid celebrations from 10 April and will continue for the next 3 – 4 days. The market is quiet in general due to all the public holidays.
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| 1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham) |
| 1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals) |
| 1.00 USD = 109.67 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) |
| 1.00 USD = 83.39 INR (Indian Rupees) |
| 1.00 USD = 18.76 ZAR (South African Rand) |
Citrus
Citrus fruit
The packing of Lemons up North has finished, however the packing of Lemons in the Eastern Cape was delayed this week due to the recent rain in the areas. The picking and packing should resume next week (week 16). The packing of the first Navel Oranges is expected to start at the end of April in the Northern areas and in week 20 (mid-May) in the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape started packing the first early Clementines during the week, and the packing of the first Novas is expected to start week 18 ( end of April). The fruit is peaking on smaller sizes (count 2-3).
Market update
There is still high volumes of Lemons in the market, with no significant increase in sales or price levels pre-Eid sales.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
Pome fruit
South Africa
Increase in exported volumes shipped on both Apples and Pears to the Middle East compared to the same period last season. However, the overall volume packed over the last 2 weeks was less due to the public holidays in South Africa.
Market update
The market sales and demand has picked up for Pears. However, continued downward trend in sales and price levels due to the oversupply in the market.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit
Grapes -South Africa
No report.
Market update
No report.
Stone Fruit -South Africa and Chile
No report.
Cherries
No report.
Mangoes
No report.
Market update
No report.
Kiwi fruit
No report.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
Sales sluggish
Cold stores are over full as sales slow down due to EID holidays. Sales are expected to start to pick up in about 2 to 3 weeks’ time again. Supply of apples from SA will slow down as more markets open for SA apples.
Bangladesh
No report.
SA Statistics
Decofrut Statistics
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