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. Lemon demand has decreased slightly this week following increased arrivals over the past few days.
| 1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham) |
| 1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals) |
| 1.00 USD = 122.78 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) |
| 1.00 USD = 95.81 INR (Indian Rupees) |
| 1.00 USD = 16.60 ZAR (South African Rand) |
Citrus
Lemons
Lemon supply continued to build steadily as more production regions entered full harvesting. Market availability improved further this week, although peak volumes are still expected in the coming weeks.
Intermittent rainfall in the Eastern Cape continued to create occasional harvesting and packing delays, but overall supply momentum remained positive.
Good volumes from the Eastern Cape continued to support broader market coverage and improved supply consistency.
Market is selling at good prices as availability is still limited.
Oranges
Egyptian Valencia oranges remained widely available in the Saudi market, trading at generally stable market prices. The final volumes of Egyptian Navels continued to clear from the market.
First South African Navels will enter the market in the next 2 weeks.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
Demand for Royal Gala apples has strengthened this week as Italy reaches the tail end of its season. With limited availability of both Royal Gala and Granny Smith apples from alternative origins, this presents a good opportunity for South African exporters.
Pear prices have also increased, driven by lower supply volumes, with South Africa currently being the primary origin available in the market.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Grape, Stone & Kiwi
Grapes
Seedless Grapes (Red & Black)
Prices have dropped. This is a dual impact of quality degradation and new competition as Egyptian and Chilean fruit enters the market.
Seeded Grapes
Red Globe grape prices softened further following continued arrivals from Peru. Increased volumes in the market contributed to improved availability and more competitive pricing levels.
Stone Fruit
Plums
Trading activity was steady, with softer pricing seen on selected lines due to increased availability.
Kiwi
Kiwi supply remains limited, with small volumes arriving from Iran via overland routes. However, fruit quality and taste have been inconsistent, likely due to disruptions in the supply chain affecting cross-border transit.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
India inflation jumps to 8.3%
India’s inflation has jumped to 8.3% and the INR is nearing 96 to USD. Selling prices of all imported fruits have dropped and the fruit is moving very slow through the chain.
Bangladesh
Demanding market
Market for South African Royal Gala’s are doing well and demand is high.
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