In General
South Africa shipped 162.7 million cartons citrus world wide up to week 42. This is a 10% decrease compared to the estimate. The main reasons for such a decrease was the favourable local juice prices, weather conditions, colour development and fruit size.
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Citrus
Citrus fruit – South Africa
We have reached the end of the citrus season and the last Valencia will make arrival in the Middle East within the next few weeks.

Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)

Pome

Pome fruit
South Africa
Limited volumes of Forelle and Vermont Pears are still being packed.
Market update
The market is currently supplied with apples from Italy, Poland, France, Serbia, Turkey and Moldova.
Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)

Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit
Grapes -South Africa
Groblersdal and Marble Hall to start with grapes within the next 3 weeks, first varieties will be White Seedless Grapes.
Stone Fruit -South Africa and Chile
Western Cape will start with Stone Fruit around week 46.

Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)

India / Bangladesh

India
No report.
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Bangladesh
Citrus highlight
The market is performing well on current South African Valencia and Mandarin arrivals.
SA Statistics

Decofrut Statistics

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