Update on the market in the GCC countries 

Even with a drop in price levels on Oranges and Late Mandarins from South Africa, the market remains strong for both commodities with only 3 weeks left of packing in South Africa for Valencia. High demand for Late Mandarins due to South Africa, Argentina and Uruguay that are finished for the season. Decrease in demand and price levels for Royal Gala apples due to France, Italy and Serbia that has made arrival in the market.

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• Grape, Stone & Kiwi Fruit
• India & Bangladesh
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Citrus fruit – South Africa

Valencia from South Africa will end in the next 2 weeks.

Market update

Although there was an overall increase in Valencia volumes shipped from South Africa to the Middle East at the end of week 37 compared to last season, there is still a high demand, as the South African season will end in the next 2 weeks. There is uncertainty on whether the sales and market price levels will drop on Late Mandarins once Turkey makes arrival in the market from the beginning of October, since their ban for the past 4 – 5 years. However, with the Spanish crop that is expected to be 30 – 40% down on early Soft Citrus varieties, this might stabilize the volumes making arrival in the market.

Kiwi fruit

No report.

Market update

No report.

India

Apple sales slow  

Apple sales have slowed down as more local apples become available. Prices are still maintaining though. Large volumes of Valencias are being shipped from SA and this will affect the market in the next couple of weeks. SA late citrus will be much less and will come to a sudden end earlier than normal.

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Bangladesh

Limited Golden Delicious Apples available 

Volumes going forward will be limited, as farmers have less Golden Delicious Apples in CA storage. Demand from Africa has increased significantly over the past 2-3 weeks, pushing up prices. Northern Hemisphere Goldens are starting.