Update on the GCC countries

The market has declined for all citrus products in recent days, as consumer demand has shifted toward locally available fruits such as stone fruit, cherries, watermelon, and melons, which are selling at significantly lower price levels.

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

Good quality Midknights are being packed in Letistele with the first fruit peaking on bigger sizes.

In Senwes Late Navels, Witkrans and Cambria are being packed, with crop expectations being lower than expected.

Nadorcott and Tango to start in the Eastern Cape next week, while lemons and late Navels are also being packed.

In the Western Cape growers are finishing up with Navels and preparing to start with Nadorcott and Tango.

Market update

Prices for lemons, navels, and mandarins have dropped significantly across all markets in the Middle East this week. The decline is mainly attributed to an oversupply of fruit combined with slower sales and overall reduced market movement, as consumer preference has moved to local summer fruits at lower price levels. Although South African Valencia volumes in the market remain limited, movement is slow, reflecting the broader downward trend currently affecting the citrus fruit.

Grapes – Market Update           

No report.

Kiwi fruit

The market remains strong for Hayward variety Kiwi fruit from Chile, as they currently have no competition and are the only supplier of this variety in the market.

Pomegranates – Market update

No report.

India

Local apples starting early

The local apple crop is expected to start in the next week or two. This is earlier than normal seasons and could have an effect on the imported apples selling prices. SA will export apples until week 31.

Bangladesh

Citrus Update

There is a high demand for South African Mandarins and Oranges. Currently, the market is performing well on imported oranges.