Market Report Week 44 - 2026

In General

The commodities currently performing well in the market are Cambria oranges, Nadorcott mandarins and pears.

Valencia prices in Saudi Arabia dropped this week following the arrival and clearance of two vessels, which increased stock availability in the market. However, prices are expected to strengthen again once these volumes are cleared.

Cambria and Nadorcott prices continue to increase, supported by limited availability.

1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham)

1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals)

1.00 USD = 124.08 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka)

1.00 USD = 95.15 INR (Indian Rupees)

1.00 USD = 16.63 ZAR (South African Rand)

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

Citrus

Lemons

The lemon market remained under significant pressure, with sales movement continuing to be extremely slow. Demand remained weak, making trading conditions challenging.

Oranges

South African Late Navels and Valencia oranges prices have dropped due to market availability and average quality arrivals.

Market Prices (Dubai, Dammam and Jeddah)

Pome

Apple prices have declined as increased volumes enter the market. Italian Royal Gala prices have also come under pressure, with some suppliers offering fruit at lower price levels, which is contributing to the overall decline in market prices.

South African pears continue to perform well, supported by limited availability. Supply from China is lower than last season due to high freight costs, while volumes from Spain are also limited due to quality issues.

Market Prices (Dubai, Dammam and Jeddah)

Grape, Stone, Kiwi & Cherries

Grapes

Egyptian grape volumes remained limited, with demand continuing at relatively low levels. Italian grapes remained available and continued to achieve good price levels.

Stone Fruit

Plums
Spanish plums remained available in the market, while demand continued to be weak. Sales movement remained slow, putting pressure on market performance.

Kiwi
The market continues to have high volumes of Iranian kiwi fruit, keeping prices under pressure.

Cherries

The market is currently receiving limited volumes of cherries from South Africa. However, due to recent rainfall, export volumes are expected to be very limited, if any, over the next two weeks.

Syria is nearing the end of its cherry season, while Argentina is expected to start harvesting soon. The first Chilean cherries are expected to be packed in weeks 44–45.