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 King Abdullah Port for container clearances is required to ease pressure on Jeddah and improve supply chain efficiency.

Looking ahead, the pace of port clearances, transport availability, and cross-border logistics will remain critical factors influencing market conditions across the Middle East. Efficient movement of cargo through key ports and inland distribution networks will be essential to maintaining product availability and supporting stable market conditions in the weeks ahead.

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

Lemons

Lemon supply continued to increase as additional Southern Hemisphere volumes entered Middle East markets. Availability improved further during the week, resulting in softer market conditions and lower sales prices. Market values continued to decline as supply levels increased.

Oranges

Egyptian Valencia oranges remained widely available across the market, with supply levels sufficient to meet current demand requirements. The first South African Navel arrivals entered the market during the week, with participants monitoring quality and demand response.

Grapes           

Seedless Grapes (Red & Black)

Seedless grape prices remained under pressure this week as market inventories continued to weigh on trading conditions. Egyptian grapes remained readily available at competitive prices, with selling prices trading below USD 10.00 per carton for 4.5kg loose-packed fruit.

Stone Fruit

Plums
South African plum trading remained relatively stable across the region, with supply levels continuing to support consistent market availability.

Kiwi

Kiwifruit is available from New Zealand ( Kiwi Gold variety) and Hayward (green) kiwifruit arriving from both Chile and Iran. Iranian kiwifruit continues to reach the region via Turkey.  Volumes from all origins are limited.

India

Local Apple crop

The local India Apples crops is delayed and possibly also possibly down by 20% in certain regions. This should help the movement and prices of imported apples.

Bangladesh

Citrus Update

There is a high demand for South African Mandarins and Oranges. At the same time the demand for apples are still high.