Update on the market in the GCC countries.
The overall market remains sluggish and is only expected to pick up towards the middle of August when the new school year starts, and the local people return from vacation abroad.
Apples and Pears are performing very well in the market as well as Plums from Spain due to limited availability.
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Citrus
Citrus fruit – South Africa
Multiple cold fronts have spread across South Africa affecting most of the current production regions.
In the Western Cape (South) we are experiencing widespread flooding, while in the Northern region orchards have been affected by severe frost. This is causing damage to the citrus crop.
Harvesting and packing will be limited over the coming days and the real extent of the damage will only be determined once weather is cleared and orchards have dried.
Market update
Increase in sales and price levels for Lemons, however South African Navel prices are taking a knock because of Navels in the market with a green and yellow colour, however good quality Navels with orange colour are selling at good price levels. There is currently only Lemons and Navels from South Africa in the market with no competition from other countries.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
Pome fruit
South Africa
South Africa is at the tail-end of the season on apples. Royal Gala packing should finish in week 30/31, Granny Smith week 31/32, and Cripps Pink week 34/35.
Market update
High demand for Royal Gala Apples and Pears due to limited availability from South African and Chile. Chilean Forelle and Vermont Beauty Pears are currently competing with South African Pears in the market at higher price levels, as consumers prefer the South African Pears while it is still available. The first Ecolini variety of Pears from Spain is expected to start making arrival in the market from next week (week 29).
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 – Market update
Increase in sales and market price levels for Chilean Kiwi fruit due to less availability in the market over the past week.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
Market starting to breathe
The Apple and Pear market is starting breathe. The sales pace and prices are picking up. On Soft Citrus the market is struggling with poor quality arrivals but the fruit is moving through the chain.
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Bangladesh
High Apple demand
Royal Gala/Gala is nearing the end of the season with two more weeks of packing left. Less volume of green Golden Delicious available in South Africa, pushing up demand.
SA Statistics
Decofrut Statistics
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