Market Report Week 46 - 2026

In General

Market prices for valencias have declined due to increased volumes that have made arrival in the market. Cambria oranges have also experienced a slight decrease in price.

1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham)

1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals)

1.00 USD = 124.86 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka)

1.00 USD = 94.22 INR (Indian Rupees)

1.00 USD = 16.76 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 extremely slow.

Oranges

South African orange market have dropped on both Navel and Valencia types. Big volume arrivals with average quality is causing the market to react downwards.

Market Prices (Dubai, Dammam and Jeddah)

Pome

Apple prices have come under some pressure for Royal Gala apples as increased volumes enter the market from different origins. However, Red Delicious and Granny Smith continue to perform well, supported by limited availability and lower supply.

Pears continue to perform well due to limited availability from South Africa. The South African winter pear season on Forelle and Vermont Beauty is nearing its end, with packing expected to be completed within the next 1-2 weeks.

Market Prices (Dubai, Dammam and Jeddah)

Grape, Stone & 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.

Cherries

South Africa’s cherry season has come to an end sooner than anticipated, with the final packing expected within the next week. Thereafter, the market will rely on Chilean supply. Chile has also experienced some supply shortages due to weather conditions.