| 1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham) |
| 1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals) |
| 1.00 USD = 122.27 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) |
| 1.00 USD = 91.93 INR (Indian Rupees) |
| 1.00 USD = 16.17 ZAR (South African Rand) |
Citrus
The market for Egyptian oranges and soft citrus is slow moving with pressure on selling prices. In contrast, Egyptian lemons are performing well and are even selling at higher price levels compared to previous seasons.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
The pear market has strengthened, with improved demand and firmer price levels as the final volumes of late Forelle pears from South Africa move through the market. Overall availability remains limited; however, new-season summer pears from South Africa are expected to start arriving in the market. Current supply is mainly from South Africa and U.S. D’Anjou pears, with minimal volumes from China and Spain.
Apple prices remain stable with no significant fluctuations. Supply is sufficient on European Royal Gala, while Granny Smith apples are available from Serbia and Italy, although the Serbian season nearing completion and Italy is expected to end around weeks 15 – 16.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Grape, Stone, Cherries, Mango & Kiwi
Grapes
Still facing challenges. High-quality grapes are moving at standard rates, but the market continues to reject lower quality fruit. White, red and black seedless is currently in the market from South Africa.
Stone Fruit
Market is under pressure and it remains challenging with big price variations across all Middle East markets.
Cherries
Limited volumes of Chilean cherries remain available in the market, while Argentinian cherries are currently on offer. There is a good demand in Qatar market.
Mangoes
Approximately 260,000 cartons of mangoes arrived in the Dubai market this week, adding further pressure to already low selling prices.
Kiwi Fruit
The market is currently supplied with red and gold kiwifruit from Italy, although the season is nearing its end, as is the New Zealand season. Green kiwifruit is only available from Iran, with sufficient supply in the market. There should be a window of opportunity for Chilean green kiwifruit, provided pricing is competitive with Iranian Kiwi fruit.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
Indian Rupee weakening
The weakening of the Indian Rupee to nearly 92 is causing a shift in sales of imported fruits. Some fruits are now seeing as luxury items and are moving very slowly. This will make India an interesting market this year.
Bangladesh
Apple Market Snapshot
Importers are currently making some money on good-quality South African Golden Delicious. Limited volumes of EU Royal Gala and low-priced Chinese red apples are also available in the market.
SA Statistics
Decofrut Statistics
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