Update on the market in the GCC countries.
The Middle East market continues to show positive market trends for Lemons, Oranges, Mandarins, Grapes and Plums. However, there is a downward market trend on Apples and Pears with slow movement and a drop in price levels due to more volume available in the market.
Grapes from Italy are doing very well in the market and especially Autum Crisp, Sweet Celebration, Sweet Joy, and Ivory varieties.
Angelino plums from Spain is doing very well in the market and selling between $12.80 – $13.85 (5kg) in Saudi Arabia.
| 1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham) |
| 1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals) |
| 1.00 USD = 119.41 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) |
| 1.00 USD = 83.67 INR (Indian Rupees) |
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Citrus
Citrus fruit – South Africa
All Valencia packing has finished in the Northern areas and Eastern Cape, with only the Western Cape packing the tail-end of the Valencias for the season. All packing should be finished in week 40/41 with shipping in week 42 (mid-October).
With the 30% drop on the South African Citrus crop this season, markets should be empty in November.
Market update
There has been a significant increase in the price of South African Lemons in Saudi Arabia ($22.65 – $24.00) due to the high demand with limited availability. The price of Lemons is expected to drop in the next 2 – 3 weeks when there will be high volumes of Egyptian Lemons in the market and the arrival of Turkish Lemons by mid-October.
Mandarins are doing very well in the market, and price levels are anticipated to reach levels of $19.00 and above in coming weeks when supply is very limited. Mandarins from Australia will start entering the market soon, as well as Peru from the 2nd week of October.
Unfortunately, market price levels have dropped slightly for Cambria Navelates due to higher volumes that has made arrival in the market, however other Navelate varieties continue to do well.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
Pome fruit
South Africa
Limited volumes of stored CA Pears being packed on a weekly basis, with only big Pome Fruit grower that still have some volume available. Limited volumes are being shipped weekly to try and extend the season until end of October/November if possible.
Market update
The market demand and price levels have dropped for Royal Gala Apples. This is not good, as price levels are expected to drop further in coming weeks when more volume arrives in the market from all countries. Only red Apples from USA and Green Apples (Granny Smith) from other countries seems to be doing well.
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 Iran. There are also cartons that have been labelled with Kiwi fruit from Chile, however the fruit is actually from Iran and not Chile.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
Citrus sales doing well
Easypeelers and Orange sales have picked up as have prices. Pears are still very slow and local Apple supply has started.
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Bangladesh
Slow sales
Bad weather and rain are hindering sales in the marketplace. This inclement weather has had a negative effect on the sales pricing of Oranges and Mandarins.
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