In General

The market remains relatively slow across most commodities, with Valencia and Navelate/Cambria oranges being the notable exceptions, currently experiencing good demand due to limited availability.

Market conditions, however, remain highly unpredictable, with elevated supply chain costs, vessel delays and ongoing container clearance issues caused by port congestion. Extended transit times are also contributing to a higher incidence of quality issues on arrival, placing additional pressure on importers and suppliers.

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

Lemons

Lemon availability continued to increase as further Southern Hemisphere volumes entered Middle Eastern markets. The higher level of supply, combined with subdued demand, continued to keep the market under pressure. Buyers remained cautious, with purchasing power remaining limited.

Oranges

Egyptian Valencia oranges remained available, while South African Navel volumes continued to increase. Rising South African availability maintained strong competition in the market. South African Valencia oranges are also available and continue to sell at average price levels.

Grapes           

Egyptian grape volumes remained limited, while demand remained relatively low. Competition from other seasonal fruits continued to impact sales and kept market movement very low.

Stone Fruit

Plums
Egyptian plum supplies remained limited, while demand continued to be weak. Buying interest remained slow, resulting in subdued market movement.

Kiwi
The market is supplied with new-season kiwifruit from Iran, Italy and Turkey.

India

Citrus

Citrus market is doing well as limited supply has made arrival. SA Easypeelers packing is basically finished due to a down crop in the Western Cape.

Bangladesh

Apple feedback

South African Royal Gala/Gala are performing well in the market.