The 15th annual Fruit attraction was being held from 3 – 5 October 2023 in Madrid. This attracted customers and suppliers from all countries across the globe to connect with each other.

• Citrus
• Pome
• Grape, Stone & Kiwi Fruit
• India & Bangladesh
• PPECB Statistics

Citrus fruit – South Africa

There have been delays with shipping the last Citrus fruit from Cape Town, due to Cape Town port being wind bound. South African Citrus growers have finished packing up North and only some Western Cape growers are still packing Valencia Orange for the next 1 – 2 weeks.

Market update

There is a decrease of 3% on Orange volumes shipped from South Africa to the Middle East, compared to the same period last season. There was a slight drop in the market demand and sales over the past few days for Valencia oranges. Cambria is still selling at high price levels.

Cherries

Cherries from South Africa will start in week 43.

Market update

No report.

India

Pear sales slow  

Pear sales have slowed down although there are limited volumes in the market. Volumes of Valencias are reaching the market now and this is causing importers to sell below cost. SA citrus season is at the end and volumes shipped should reduce drastically as from next week.

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Bangladesh

Apples in full swing  

Royal Gala Apples are still a highlight in the market. Golden Delicious are also performing well, but it depends on the quality and colour of the apples. Importers are losing money on Chinese and Indian apples. Demand for Northern Hemisphere apples have picked up.