Update on the GCC countries
The market remained stable across all commodities and performed well overall, with the exception of South African Valencias and pears, which faced some challenges.
Apples, pears, plums, dragon fruit, and mandarins from Syria have begun arriving in the market, offered at competitive price levels.
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Citrus
All areas are wrapping up with the Western Cape packing the last Valencia’s this week.
Market update
South African Cambria and late navels remain stable, with prices continuing to show improvement. Egypt has not yet announced the start of its new navel season, though the first arrivals are typically expected in early December — this, however, is still to be confirmed.
The market for South African Valencias is under some pressure, mainly due to the high volumes shipped to the Middle East during weeks 35–37. Meanwhile, limited availability of mandarins is supporting strong demand and firm prices, resulting in an overall positive performance.
In summary, all citrus commodities are performing well, with the exception of Valencias, which is selling slightly lower than historic values because of an oversupply in the market.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Pome
Pome fruit – South Africa
There is approximately one month remaining for Controlled Atmosphere (CA) pear packing, with only limited volumes being packed each week.
Market update
Market prices for South African pears have dropped following the arrival of Syrian pears and other commodities at competitive price levels. The decline is further influenced by the simultaneous presence of both Spain and Syria in the pear market, resulting in increased availability and heightened competition.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit
Grapes
In Namibia, the first harvest of Early Sweet and Flame varieties is expected to begin in week 46.
Market update
The market is currently supplied with grapes from Italy, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria.
Stone Fruit -South Africa
Packing of stone fruit in the Western Cape remains slow. Nectarine packing has commenced, although not all growers have started yet.
Apricot packing is expected to begin in week 46, but volumes will be limited due to frost damage experienced in the Montagu region earlier in the season.
Plum crop estimates are not yet available, as it is still too early in the season; however, current indications suggest a normal crop is expected.
Market update
The market is currently being supplied with plums from Spain and Syria, with prices remaining stable.
Cherries – Market update
The first very early-season cherries from South Africa have arrived in Saudi Arabia, achieving high prices due to no competition and limited availability in the market.
South Africa expects a good quality season on cherries. Availability will pick up in 2/3 weeks’ time.
Chile to start week 45/46 with their harvest, depending on the area.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
No report.
Bangladesh
Poor quality Oranges
SA sent a lot of lower quality oranges in the market that is putting a lot of price pressure on the good quality that arrived. Importers are struggling to get the lower quality fruit moved through the chain. This is going to still take a while to clear.
SA Statistics
Decofrut Statistics
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