Update on the GCC countries

Sales in all the Middle East markets have been normal, and prices have remained unchanged with the exception of cherries and RSA stone fruits.

The only real volumes of RSA citrus are Valencia oranges, and the other citrus varieties are virtually at the end and will be completed by the following week.

Egyptian lemon volumes have increased as was expected.

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

Market update

RSA Valencia orange pricing has increased across all the markets as it becomes clear that there will be no more oranges arriving until Egyptian Navel Oranges start in mid-December. 

Egyptian lemon pricing has dropped due to the large volumes arriving while the tail end of South African lemons is selling at record high prices.

Soft citrus arriving from Morocco & Egypt in small volumes with normal pricing.

Grapes           

The RSA [Limpopo area] has started harvesting the first grapes this week with limited volumes being packed.

In the Northern Cape [RSA] harvesting is set to begin next week (week 47) with the Early Sweet and Prime varieties, continuing through weeks 48 and 49.

Market update

The markets are currently being supplied with grapes from Italy, Lebanon, and Egypt with lower-than-normal selling prices.

Stone Fruit -South Africa

Peaches – The market will experience a supply gap over the next two weeks, with only limited volumes available until the next variety comes into production in week 49.

Nectarines – Packing is now in full swing, and sizing is improving, with a stronger shift toward size 20/23.

Apricots – Ongoing water shortages are affecting the crop, resulting in generally smaller sizes. Current indications suggest the harvest will peak on medium-sized fruit.

Plums – Packing has just commenced, and volumes remain limited at this early stage.

Market update

The early stone fruit (airfreight) from South Africa to Saudi Arabia has started arriving, entering the market with high pricing, and creating strong competition for other supplying countries.

Cherries – Market update

There is currently strong price competition between South Africa and Chile in the market.

However, initial offers are now coming through from New Zealand, Argentina, and Australia, and these origins are expected to enter the market shortly, adding further competition for both South Africa and Chile.

Mangoes -South Africa

The South African mango crop appears to be larger this season. As seen last year, the Tommy Atkins variety is expected to begin with smaller sizes, with sizing improving as the season progresses. The first early mango harvest is anticipated to begin within the next 1–2 weeks.

Market update

The market is currently supplied with mangoes from Egypt.

Pomegranates – Peru

The harvest of the first early Pomegranates from Peru is expected to start in December.

India

Late pear prices drop

Sales on SA pears has slowed and prices have dropped. This is due to more supply of late SA pears as well as early China pears that resemble Forelle. SA will still be shipping for 3 more weeks.

Bangladesh

No report.