Update on the GCC countries
There is currently a high supply of stone fruits in the market from Jordan, Syria, Egypt, as well as local supply, resulting in low prices.
Prices for Navel oranges and lemons have decreased compared to last week, but demand remains steady. However, the market continues to face pressure for mandarins and pears from South Africa.
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Citrus
Cool temperatures in Letsitele are enhancing the color of Valencia oranges. Turkey Valencias are finishing, while Midknights and Bennie Valencias are being packed for all markets.
In Senwes Late Navels and Valencias are being packed, with a strong focus on the China market. Lemon packing has finished.
Dry weather in the Eastern Cape allowed for a strong week of packing. Lemon packing is in full swing, while Late Navels are ending and Cambrias and Witkrans are starting. Big lemon growers are predicting 6 – 8 weeks of lemon packing.
Heavy rains are causing delays in the Western Cape in the harvest and packing of all citrus types. Despite the delays, lemons, soft citrus, and navels are being packed, with good fruit color due to cooler temperatures.
Market update
Although lemon and navel prices declined over the past week, the Middle East market has stayed stable despite an increased volume of shipments from South Africa.
The market for the first arrivals of Turkish Valencias, which are still yellow in colour, appears to be lower. However, demand is expected to increase in the coming weeks as later Valencia varieties, with full orange colour, become available. Additionally, Egypt will be out of the market, as the quality of their late-season Valencias is currently declining.
The mandarin market remains under pressure due to an oversupply of varieties, making it challenging for premium varieties like Nadorcotts to compete when they make arrival. However, once the Nova and Leanri varieties clear the market, there should be a better opportunity for Nadorcott and other late-season mandarins to perform stronger.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
Pome fruit – South Africa
Middle East – Apple export volumes from South Africa to the Middle East have risen by 2% compared to the same period last season. However, volumes of Royal Gala and Gala varieties are expected to decrease as the season wraps up in the next three weeks.
Pear volumes are also expected to decrease, with only limited quantities of controlled atmosphere (CA) fruit being shipped each week to prolong the season for as long as possible.
Market update
Apple prices have remained stable, despite shortages, and have not increased. When there is a shortage of apples in the market, consumers shift their preference toward stone fruits.
Although pears remain under pressure, both apples and pears saw a slight price increase in Madina, as the pilgrimage is nearing its end and pilgrims are expected to depart in the next few days.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit
Grapes – Market Update
No report.
Kiwi fruit
The old-season Iranian kiwi fruit is no longer available in Saudi Arabia, although a limited supply can still be found in the Dubai market. Currently, the market is supplied with Chilean kiwi fruit. While prices have seen a slight drop, the market remains strong due to limited competition.
Pomegranates – Market update
No report.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
Local Apple crop
It appears that the local Apple crop will start 2 weeks earlier in the middle of July. This will have an affect on the price of imported apples that have to date been able to attain a high price in the market.
Bangladesh
Good news
Importers are making a profit on apples as the market is performing well.
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