In General
The market continues to perform well for Cambria oranges, Nadorcott mandarins and pears. However, movement is slower for valencias only due more volume that has arrived in the market.
| 1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham) |
| 1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals) |
| 1.00 USD = 124.68 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) |
| 1.00 USD = 94.16 INR (Indian Rupees) |
| 1.00 USD = 16.52 ZAR (South African Rand) |
Citrus
Lemons
The lemon market remained under significant pressure, with sales movement extremely slow.
Oranges
South African oranges are available and continued to achieve good price levels, supported by temporary supply shortages caused by vessel delays.
Market Prices (Dubai, Dammam and Jeddah)
Pome
Apple prices have declined on Royal Gala variety, as increased volumes enter the market from different origins. In contrast, Red Delicious from USA is performing well due to less volume available in the market, as well as with Granny Smith with less volume in the market from Italy, Serbia, and South Africa. South African pears continue to perform well, supported by limited availability.
Market Prices (Dubai, Dammam and Jeddah)
Grape, Stone, Kiwi & Cherries
Grapes
Egyptian grape volumes remained limited. Italian grapes remained available and continued to sell at good price levels.
Stone Fruit
Plums
Spanish plums remained available in the market, while demand continued to be weak.
Kiwi
Iran continues to supply good volumes of kiwi fruit with good quality, offering competitive prices of around $9–10 per 9kg carton in Saudi.
Cherries
South Africa’s cherry season is expected to finish earlier than usual this season, potentially as early as week 47 due to a lower crop this season.
Chile has now commenced harvesting its first new-season cherries.
Market Prices (Dubai, Dammam and Jeddah)
India / Bangladesh
India
No report.
Bangladesh
No report.
SA Statistics
Decofrut Statistics
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