In General
GF marketing will ship their last Valencia’s from a grower in the Western Cape, with fruit peaking on count 72,88 and 105.
Update on the GCC countries.
In general, the markets are experiencing a ‘slow’ sales pace.
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Citrus
Citrus fruit – South Africa
South African Valencia is selling at break-even price levels.
Market update
South African Lemons, Late Navel Oranges, Late Mandarins are selling well, and customers are making their margin.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
Pome fruit
South Africa
Volumes of South African Apples are still available even as the new EU crop arrives in the market.
Market update
Currently, sales are very slow on Apples and Pears. Sales of Granny Smith are good due to a shortage of supply. Some Polish Apples has made arrival in the market.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit
Grapes -South Africa
Limpopo, Northern Cape and Western Cape will start around week 46 – 48 with White Seedless, Red Seedless and Black Seedless Grapes shipping out of Durban and Cape Town. Sizing available will be L, XL and double XL. South African season will be from week 46 – 15.
Market update
Melons, Grapes & Stone fruits are selling very well currently.
Stone Fruit -South Africa and Chile
No report.
Cherries
Demand for South African Cherries are picking up, Chile will start with airfreight shipments in November and sea shipments in December.
Mangoes
No report.
Market update
No report.
Kiwi fruit – Market update
No report.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
No report.
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Bangladesh
Citrus feedback
With average Valencia volumes in the market, sales are going well. Importers are making some profit on good quality late Mandarin arrivals.
SA Statistics
Decofrut Statistics
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