In General

Fruit Attraction Madrid 2026 took place this week from 6–8 October and has highlighted strong international activity across the fresh-produce sector, with more than 2,500 exhibitors from 78 countries.

The UAE’s position as one of the Guest Importing Countries is particularly relevant to the GCC market and reinforces the region’s importance as a key destination for global fresh produce.

Market trends continue to show an increase in prices for Valencias and Cambria oranges, while other citrus commodities, such as lemons and mandarins, remain under pressure.

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

Lemons

Lemon market is under massive pressure and no movement on sales.

Oranges

South African Navel volumes continued to increase. South African Valencia oranges are also available and continue to sell at good price levels, mainly because of vessel delays that is causing a market shortage for the time being.

Grapes           

Egyptian grape volumes remained limited, while demand remained relatively low. Italian grapes are available and selling at good prices.

Stone Fruit

Plums
Spanish plums is in the market, while demand continued to be weak. Buying interest remained slow, resulting in subdued market movement.

Kiwi
Green Kiwi from Iran continues to experience a decline in price levels.

Cherries

New season South African cherry packing is expected to commence in Week 43, with peak volumes anticipated during Weeks 46–49. Fruit size is expected to be slightly larger this season, with 26 mm sizing anticipated to be more readily available.

India

No report. 

Bangladesh

Golden Delicious Apples

Goldens Delicious apples are slowly arriving in the market and demand is increasing.