Market Report Week 36 - 2025

Update on the GCC countries

The overall market remains stable with minimal price fluctuations over the last week, however although the market has shown more positive response since the re-opening of schools and end of summer vacation, market concerns are on the high supply of citrus from South Africa en route to the market.

In General

Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong is being held on the 3 – 5 September 2025. This is Asia’s premier fresh produce trade fair, connecting suppliers and customers to the global market, offering opportunities to strengthen partnerships, explore new business, and gain valuable insights into market trends and innovations in the fresh produce sector.

1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham)

1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals)

1.00 USD = 121.65 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka)

1.00 USD = 88.32 INR (Indian Rupees)

1.00 USD = 17.70 ZAR (South African Rand)

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

Citrus

In Letsitele Late Valencia orange packing is now entering its final stages. The season is expected to finish in the next 1 – 2 weeks. In Senwes the season is fully completed.

In the Eastern Cape lemons volumes continue to decline, with only minimal weekly packing. Late Mandarins will continue with approximately 2 weeks remaining. Cambria and Witkrans packing ongoing, with quality holding strong. Valencia season is going well, with sizing peaking on C72/C88.

In the Western Cape Late Mandarins (mainly Nadorcott and Tango) is still being packed. Internal quality remains strong, with high eating quality. Cambria packing continues with consistently good colour. Midknight oranges gaining momentum; sizing still peaking at C64/C72. Valencia orange packing underway — around 25–30% packed, with 70–75% remaining.

Market update

South African lemons, mandarins, and navels are stable with no significant changes from last week. However, valencia prices have strengthened as anticipated following the close of the Egyptian season.

Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)

Pome

Pome fruit – South Africa

Controlled Atmosphere (CA) pear packing is moving ahead in limited volumes, with suppliers strategically managing remaining stocks to prolong the season. This measured approach is expected to support market stability and sustain pricing as the season draws to a close.

Market update

Apple prices are unchanged from last week. South African pears are performing well, in line with market expectations.

Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)

Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit

Grapes – Market Update

No report.

Kiwi fruit

Kiwi fruit availability remains low following the conclusion of the Chilean season, with only limited volumes of the Hayward variety still in circulation. Supply of Gold kiwi is also constrained, with small volumes arriving from New Zealand and Italy. Shipments from Iran are yet to commence, leaving the market undersupplied in the short term. Despite limited supply, prices have dropped.

Pomegranates – Market update

No report.