Update on the last packing of Valencias in South Africa
The last packing out of the Northern areas should be at the end of this week, while the Western Cape will continue packing for the next 2 weeks (until week 42).
Update on the market in the GCC countries
Although price levels are currently stable for South African valencias in the GCC countries, the market is concerned about the higher volume that will be sent to the Middle East over the next few weeks as the focus has shifted from Europe, the USA and China for the late valencias to the Middle East.
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Citrus
Citrus – South Africa
The Western Cape growers will finish picking Valencia varieties around week 42.
Shipped YTD from South Africa
Lemons to the Middle East – a decrease of 5% on cumulative volumes shipped to date compared to the 2020 season.
Grapefruit to the Middle East – an increase of 27% on cumulative volumes shipped to date compared to the 2020 season.
Soft Citrus to the Middle East – an increase of 62% on cumulative volumes shipped to date compared to the 2020 season.
Oranges to the Middle East – an increase of 6% on cumulative volumes shipped to date compared to the 2020 season.
Market update: By the end of week 39, cumulative volumes of oranges shipped YTD from South Africa to the Middle East had only increased by 1% compared to the same period last season. However, the market is concerned about the higher volume that will be sent to the Middle East over the next few weeks as the focus has shifted from Europe, the USA, and China for the late valencias to the Middle East.
In General
The first harvest for Spanish lemons started in September, however, estimates show that there will be 23% less compared to last season.
Turkey will have a big lemon crop this season.
Market Prices
| Country | Commodity | Selling Prices week 39 | Selling Prices week 40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSA | Navels (15kg) | $11.90 (Kuwait) | $11.90 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Navels (15kg) cnt 72 | $10.90 (Dubai) | $10.35 – $10.90 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Navels (15kg) cnt 88 | $10.35 (Dubai) | $10.35 (Dubai) |
| Egypt | Navels (15kg) | $10.24 (Kuwait) | |
| Australia | Navels (18kg) | $23.48 (Kuwait) | $23.48 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Navelate (15kg) cnt 72/88 | $13.50 – $15.00 (Dubai) | $13.50 – $16.35 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Navelate (15kg) cnt 105 | $12.00 – $13.62 (Dubai) | $12.00 – $12.50 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Navelate (15kg) cnt 72 | $16.80 (Jeddah) | $16.80 (Jeddah) |
| RSA | Navelate (15kg) cnt 88 | $16.00 (Jeddah) | $16.00 (Jeddah) |
| RSA | Navelate (15kg) cnt 105 | $15.47 (Jeddah) | $15.47 (Jeddah) |
| RSA | Lemons (15kg) | $8.59 (Kuwait) | $8.59 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Lemons (15kg) | $10.35 – $15.50 (Dubai) | $9.00 – $16.35 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Lemons (15kg) cnt 138/162/189 | $13.33– $18.67 (Jeddah) | $13.33– $18.13 (Jeddah) |
| Lebanon | Valencias (5kg) | $2.97 (Kuwait) | $2.97 (Kuwait) |
| Egypt | Valencias (7.5kg) | $3.30 (Kuwait) | $3.30 (Kuwait) |
| Egypt | Valencias (15kg) | $6.93 (Kuwait) | $7.76 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) | $11.07 (Kuwait) | $11.90 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 64/72 | $15.75 (Dubai) | $14.44 – $15.00 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 88 | $13.60 (Dubai) | $13.35 – $13.60 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 105 | $12.70 (Dubai) | $12.26 – $12.70 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 72 | $15.47 (Jeddah) | $14.67 (Jeddah) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 88 | $14.67 (Jeddah) | $13.87 (Jeddah) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 105 | $12.53 (Jeddah) | $12.27 (Jeddah) |
| Australia | Soft Citrus (10kg) | $11.90 (Kuwait) | $11.90 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Soft Citrus (10kg) – Nova/Leanri | $7.00 – $8.00 (Dubai) | $8.00 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Soft Citrus (10kg) cnt 1X | $14.67 (Jeddah) | $16.00 (Jeddah) |
| RSA | Soft Citrus (10kg) cnt 1XX/1 | $14.13 (Jeddah) | $15.47 (Jeddah) |
| RSA | Soft Citrus (10kg) cnt 2/3 | $13.33 (Jeddah) | $14.67 (Jeddah) |
| RSA | Soft Citrus (10kg) – Nadorcott/Tango | $9.54 – $11.00 (Dubai) | $9.54 – $12.00 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Soft Citrus (10kg) Nova | $13.55 (Kuwait) | $13.55 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Soft Citrus (10kg) Nadorcott | $13.55 (Kuwait) | $13.55 (Kuwait) |
| Spain | Soft Citrus (10kg) | $11.90 (Kuwait) | $11.90 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Grapefruit (15kg) | $15.21 (Kuwait) | $16.86 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Grapefruit (15kg) | $10.90 – $12.25 (Dubai) | $8.17 – $12.25 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Grapefruit (15kg) | $11.47 – $12.00 (Jeddah) | $11.47 – $12.00 (Jeddah) |
Pome
Overall, there are fewer blush pears available this season due to no big differences between day-and-night temperatures.
Shipped YTD
Apples from RSA to the Middle East – an increase of 36% on cumulative volumes shipped to date compared to the 2020 season.
Pears from RSA to the Middle East – an increase of 2% on cumulative volumes shipped to date compared to the 2020 season.
Market update: In Dubai, high price levels for Red apples from the USA while price levels start to drop for Royal Gala apples from France/Italy, however high demand and very high price levels for Granny Smith and Golden Delicious varieties from France/Italy/Chile.
The continued increase in demand and price levels in the GCC countries for Forelle/Vermont pears from South Africa due to the limited supply. Increase in price levels for pears from Spain in the GCC countries due to low volumes from South Africa in the market. Limited volume is available for CA pears from South Africa that have been stored for shipments until week 42 – 43 (end of October).
In General
Polish apples continue to do well, and this can be contributed to the good quality of the Royal gala apples this season with high colour due to the favourable weather conditions.
Market Prices
| Country | Commodity | Selling Prices week 39 | Selling Prices week 40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | Granny Smith (18kg) | $31.76 (Kuwait) | $31.76 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Granny Smith (18kg) | $25.14 (Kuwait) | $26.79 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Granny Smith (18kg) | $39.51 (Dubai) | $29.97 – $34.06 (Dubai) |
| Italy | Granny Smith (18kg) | $30.10 (Kuwait) | $31.76 (Kuwait) |
| France | Granny Smith (18kg) | $31.76 (Kuwait) | $31.76 (Kuwait) |
| France | Granny Smith (18kg) | $46.20 – $46.45 (Dubai) | $43.50 – $43.75 (Dubai) |
| Italy/France | Golden Delicious (18kg) | $32.60 – $32.85 (Dubai) | $31.25 – $31.50 (Dubai) |
| Italy | Golden Delicious (18kg) | $28.45 (Kuwait) | $26.79 (Kuwait) |
| USA | Red Delicious – PR (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $28.53 (Jeddah) | $28.53 (Jeddah) |
| USA | Red Delicious – XF (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $26.67 – $27.47 (Jeddah) | $26.67 – $27.47 (Jeddah) |
| USA | Red Delicious (18kg) | $30.93 (Kuwait) | $31.76 (Kuwait) |
| Turkey | Red Delicious (18kg) | $23.48 (Kuwait) | $25.14 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Royal Gala (12kg) | $11.90 (Kuwait) | $12.72 (Kuwait) |
| Turkey | Royal Gala (13kg) | $23.48 (Kuwait) | $23.48 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Royal Gala (18kg) | $26.79 (Kuwait) | $26.79 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Royal Gala (18kg) | $23.16 – $25.25 (Dubai) | $19.07 – $19.89 (Dubai) |
| USA | Royal Gala (18kg) | $31.76 (Kuwait) | $31.76 (Kuwait) |
| Italy | Royal Gala (18kg) | $30.10 (Kuwait) | $30.10 (Kuwait) |
| France | Royal Gala (18kg) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) | $19.07 – $22.55 (Dubai) |
| Chile | Royal Gala (18kg) | $31.76 (Kuwait) | $31.76 (Kuwait) |
| New Zealand | Royal Gala (18kg) | $31.76 (Kuwait) | $31.76 (Kuwait) |
| New Zealand | Royal Gala (18kg) PR cnt 110-135 | $27.20 – $28.80 (Dubai) | $26.00 – $27.45 (Dubai) |
| New Zealand | Royal Gala (18kg) XF cnt 110-120 | $27.20– $27.45 (Dubai) | $26.00 – $26.25 (Dubai) |
| Brazil | Royal Gala (18kg) | $28.45 (Kuwait) | $29.27 (Kuwait) |
| Spain | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-125 | $21.87 – $22.13 (Jeddah) | $21.87 – $22.13 (Jeddah) |
| Italy | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $23.00 – $23.25 (Dubai) | $19.07 – $22.55 (Dubai) |
| Chile | Royal Gala (19.2kg) cnt 100-150 | $21.33 – $22.40 (Jeddah) | $21.33 – $22.40 (Jeddah) |
| China | Fogy (18kg) | $20.17 (Kuwait) | $18.52 (Kuwait) |
| Turkey | Pears (4kg) | $6.10 (Kuwait) | |
| Spain | Pears (8kg) | $14.13 – $14.67 (Jeddah) | $14.13 – $14.67 (Jeddah) |
| Spain | Koshi Pears (8kg) | $11.90 (Kuwait) | $11.55 (Kuwait) |
| Spain | Ercolini Pears (8kg) | $12.00 – $12.25 (Dubai) | $13.00 – $13.25 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Forelle Pears (12kg) | $23.48 (Kuwait) | $23.48 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Forelle Pears (12kg) | $23.16 – $24.25 (Dubai) | $23.98 – $27.25 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Vermont Pears (12kg) | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) | $20.44 – $26.00 (Dubai) |
Grape, Stone & Kiwi Fruit
Stone fruit/Grapes
Update on Stone fruit from South Africa
Only a few producers have started packing limited volumes of Stone fruit for air freight and this is predominantly going to the UK and some to Europe. Currently, growers are only packing nectarine for export/airfreight and some peaches have been packed for the local market. Due to current weather conditions, the fruit sizing is small (size 25 and smaller) with a limited size 20…. but hopefully, this will improve in the coming weeks. All producers should start packing from week 42. In general, with the first Stone fruit being packed current sizing is smaller and the season is a little later.
There will be a larger stone fruit and Grape crop this season and with the shipping delays and equipment issues out of South Africa, there are concerns about the logistics for grapes and stone fruit this season. The fruit needs to be packed and shipped soonest due to the shorter shelf life of these commodities.
In general
Peru has a large grape crop this season.
The Peruvian table grape industry is forecast to export a record volume of fruit in the upcoming season with the first estimate indicating above 60 million cartons for the first time.
Market Prices
| Country | Commodity | Selling Prices week 39 | Selling Prices week 38 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Gold Kiwi (2.8kg) | $20.00 (Dubai) | $20.40 (Dubai) |
| New Zealand | Hayward Kiwi (3.5kg) | $10.00 (Dubai) | $11.00 (Dubai) |
| Chile | Hayward Kiwi (2.7kg) | $6.81 – $8.00 (Dubai) | $6.81 (Dubai) |
| Iran | Kiwi (10kg) | $8.70 (Dubai) | $8.70 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Plums (5kg) | $8.59 (Kuwait) |
India / Bangladesh
India
No report.
Bangladesh
Mandarin prices have fallen significantly due to larger volumes of cat3-4 fruit available.
Valencia pricing has dropped somewhat due to concerns of some importers around the increasing volumes en route, this comes after record high prices over the past few weeks due to little to no availability caused by logistical challenges.
The South African citrus season draws to a close with only the Western Cape still packing in the final weeks.
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