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, resulting in inconsistent product availability as market supply depends largely on how quickly containers are cleared and transported to destinations across the GCC countries.

Despite the logistical challenges, the market is performing well on lemons, navels, and mandarins, with a good demand across these categories.

• Citrus
• Pome
• Grape, Stone & Kiwi Fruit
• India & Bangladesh
• PPECB Statistics

Lemons

Lemon supply continued to improve steadily as more growing regions progressed into peak harvesting. Market availability increased further this week, with larger volumes expected over the coming weeks.
Weather-related disruptions in the Eastern Cape eased slightly, although intermittent rainfall continued to create isolated harvesting and packing delays. Despite this, overall supply momentum remained positive.
Strong volumes from the Eastern Cape continued to support stable market coverage and improved consistency of supply.
Market pricing remained firm, supported by steady demand despite improving availability.

Oranges

Egyptian Valencia oranges remained readily available in the Saudi market, with prices trading at generally stable levels. Remaining Egyptian Navel volumes continued to clear steadily from the market.
The first South African Navel oranges are expected to arrive this week, with market participants anticipating the transition to the South African season.

Grapes           

Seedless Grapes (Red & Black)

Market prices softened further this week as quality challenges persisted on older arrivals.

Seeded Grapes

Red Globe grape prices remained under pressure following continued arrivals from Peru. Market availability improved further as volumes increased, leading to more competitive pricing across the category. Trading activity remained active, supported by consistent supply.

Stone Fruit

Plums
Trading activity remained steady across most plum lines, with pricing under continued pressure on selected varieties due to sustained availability.

Kiwi

Kiwi supply remains limited, with small volumes arriving from Iran via overland routes.

India

No report.

Bangladesh

Soft Citrus Market

Demand for South African soft citrus has started. While South African Royal Gala’s are still in high demand.