Market Report Week 47 - 2025

Update on the GCC countries

The Middle East market remains well supplied across most categories, while pricing dynamics are being shaped by shifting volumes and seasonal transitions. Competition from China in pears and India in Polish apples continues to influence pricing and demand.

1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham)

1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals)

1.00 USD = 122.43 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka)

1.00 USD = 88.71 INR (Indian Rupees)

1.00 USD = 17.31 ZAR (South African Rand)

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

Citrus

Market update

Lemon prices came down slightly, but still strong with Egypt dominating the space with no competition from other origins however Turkish lemons are expected to start soon.

Cambria pricing remains stable with increased price levels, while Valencia prices have strengthened as expected, driven by reduced late shipments from South Africa. A supply gap is anticipated once South African Valencias finish, with the first Egyptian navels only expected to arrive around 15 December.

Mandarin prices remain under pressure, with the last of the South African stock still in the market. The market is currently supplied with Mandarins from South Africa, Peru, Spain, Morocco, Syria, and Egypt.

Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)

Pome

Pome fruit – South Africa

The Controlled Atmosphere (CA) pear season from South Africa is nearing its end.

Market update

South African pear prices have softened. China continues to supply large volumes with good quality, adding pressure to the market.

The market remains stable for apples, supported by broad Northern Hemisphere supply—excluding Turkey—though total volumes continue to be limited. India’s growing demand for Polish apples—both in volume and price—continues to intensify competition with the Middle East for Polish supply.

Market Prices (Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah)

Grape, Stone, Kiwi Fruit

Grapes

The Limpopo area has started harvesting with limited volumes being packed.

In the Northern Cape, the first harvesting started this week with the Early Sweet and Prime varieties, continuing through weeks 48 and 49.

Market update

The market is currently supplied with grapes from Egypt, Lebanon, Italy, and Peru, with South African shipments already on the water. India is expected to start soon, although their crop is reported to be down by approximately 30%.

Stone Fruit -South Africa

South African volumes exported to the Middle East is up on Peaches and Nectarines.

Market update

The market is currently supplied with stone fruit from Australia and South Africa.

Cherries – Market update

Cherries are available from South Africa and Chile, with limited volumes arriving from Argentina. Australian cherries have yet to enter the market due to small fruit size.

Mangoes -South Africa

The South African mango tonnage appears to be higher 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 next week.

Market update

Egypt and Yemen continue to supply the market, with Egypt now at the tail-end of its season. The first small volumes from South Africa are expected to arrive by mid-December, and Kenya has also started offering mangoes.

Pomegranates – Peru

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