Update on the GCC countries

Citrus and other commodities are facing downward pressure due to the high supply of local fruits such as stone fruits, cherries, watermelons, and melons. Apples are the only commodity maintaining price stability in the current market.

Demand for certain fruits has been significantly impacted by factors such as school holidays and a rise in vacation travel.

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

In Letsitele growers are finishing up with Midknights with the first Late Valencias starting.

Witkrans and Cambria coming to an end in Senwes, Midknight Valencias starting this week.

In the Eastern Cape Lemons are coming to an end, late Mandarins have started, Valencias are colouring up nicely.

Last week of big USA packing in the Western Cape, Late Navels and Late Mandarins have started, with Valencias looking to start in two weeks time.

Market update

The Middle East market continues to see a decline in demand for citrus fruits, primarily driven by market oversupply, a shift in consumer preference toward locally grown summer fruits, and reduced local consumption as many residents are away on vacation during school holidays.

Grapes – Market Update           

No report.

Kiwi fruit

Kiwi fruit prices have declined slightly over the course of this week, largely due to a shift in consumer preference toward more affordable, locally available summer fruits.

Pomegranates – Market update

No report.

India

Local apples start

Local apples are about to start and thus some customers are already moving away from imported apples. This is putting pressure on imported apple pricing. Delays in shipments from SA are also causing apples to arrive later than was anticipated.

Bangladesh

Apple demand

South African Royal Gala/Gala is nearing the end of the season with two more weeks of packing left. Less volume of Golden Delicious are currently being packed in South Africa, as growers are prioritizing other varieties.