Update on the market in the GCC countries.
The Middle East market continues to show positive market trends for all Citrus and Soft Citrus from South Africa, however sharp increase in sales and price levels for South African Lemons with limited availability.
The market is currently stable on Apples, however, there has been a drop in sales and demand for Pears.
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Citrus
Citrus fruit – South Africa
Northern Areas – Growers have finished packing Valencias during this week with the last export volumes to be shipped by next week (week 39).
There is a 30% drop on the South African Citrus crop this season. A higher % of Citrus “black spot” was sent to the local juice factories for processing at high price levels and to avoid additional exporting costs. This also had an impact on the total export volumes. Many exporters have had difficulty in filling orders this season, and local consumers have noted fewer Oranges on the shelves this season.
Market update
The first Lemons from Egypt have started to make arrival in Saudi Arabia (limited volumes), with high prices ($20 – $21), however high volumes are expected to make arrival from Egypt in the next 3 weeks and prices are expected to drop significantly. Lemons from Turkey are also expected to make arrival during the 2nd – 3rd week of October.
Valencias from Egypt are still in the market (low volumes). This is much longer compared to last season when Egypt was out of the market by mid-August. There is no indication as to when the final Egyptian Valencias will be out of the market this season.
Mandarins continue to do well with increase in demand and price levels with limited volumes available. Price levels have dropped slightly on Cambria as the market preference is currently for other late Navelate varieties, due to the higher price of Cambria.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
Pome fruit
South Africa
Total, exported volumes from South Africa to the Middle East is 15% up on Apples and 2% down on Pears compared to the same period last season.
Market update
The market is currently stable on Royal Gala Apples; however, price levels are expected to drop in October when there is availability from many countries. Prices levels are expected to pick up for Pears in the next 2 – 3 weeks when there is less volume in the market.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit
Grapes -South Africa
No report.
Market update
No report.
Stone Fruit -South Africa and Chile
No report.
Cherries
No report.
Mangoes
No report.
Market update
No report.
Kiwi fruit – Market update
The market is currently supplied with Kiwi fruit from Chile and Iran.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
India holidays slow sales
Sales on Pears have slowed down due to the holidays in India this week. Easypeelers are in high demand. It appears that the market is shifting away from Oranges more to Easypeelers, especially in retail.
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Bangladesh
Apple feedback
The Apple market in Bangladesh is performing well. South African, Chinese and Indian Apples are available in the market. Green coloured Golden Delicious Apples are selling at a high price. Yellow coloured Goldens need to be discounted to be sold.
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