Market Report Week 44 - 2025

Update on the GCC countries

The market remained stable this week across all commodities, except for Valencia’s and Bananas, which experienced pressure due to the high volumes currently available in the market.

1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham)

1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals)

1.00 USD = 122.37 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka)

1.00 USD = 87.74 INR (Indian Rupees)

1.00 USD = 17.32 ZAR (South African Rand)

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

Citrus

Market update

Although the market for Valencias remains under pressure, conditions are expected to improve in the coming weeks as South African volumes decline with the season ending.

Lemon prices have decreased this week due to the increased availability of new-season Egyptian lemons.

Mandarins continue to perform strongly from both South Africa and Peru, with arrivals anticipated from Morocco and Australia in the coming weeks.

Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)

Pome

Pome fruit – South Africa

The Controlled Atmosphere (CA) pear season is nearing its end, with approximately 1 week left of packing remaining.

Market update

Market prices for South African pears remained stable over the past week; however, sales have been slow due to the continued availability of fruit from other origins, including Spain, Syria, and China, with arrivals anticipated from Belgium soon.

The apple market continues to perform well, supported by limited availability and strong demand.

Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)

Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit

Grapes

In the Northern Cape, harvesting is set to begin in week 47 with Early Sweet and Prime, continuing through weeks 48 and 49.

Market update

The market is currently supplied with grapes from Italy, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria. In coming weeks will be the first arrivals from South Africa.

Stone Fruit -South Africa

Volumes airfreighted and shipped from South Africa to the Middle East is up by 9% on Peaches, while nectarines (airfreight) are down by 74% compared to last season.

Market update

The market is currently being supplied with plums from Spain and Syria and stone fruit from Iran.

Cherries – Market update

The market is currently supplied with cherries from South Africa, with airfreight arrivals from Chile expected in the next week or two. Market activity and price levels vary across the different GCC countries.