South African mango growers have started packing for export. Peak sizes seem to be count 10/12 in a 4KG carton.
The early season white grapes and Stone from South Africa has started to make an arrival in the GCC countries. White grapes and stone fruit are currently performing well in the market due to limited availability.
South African Cherry volumes have grown quite a bit over the past 5 years and the season will end in a few weeks’ time.
| 1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham) |
| 1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals) |
| 1.00 USD = 85.77 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) |
| 1.00 USD = 75.63 INR (Indian Rupees) |
| 1.00 USD = 15.89 ZAR (South African Rand) |
Citrus
Market update
The last of the late-season valencias are still in the market from South Africa and this can be contributed to vessel delays and slow sales rates.
The first arrivals of the Egyptian oranges in the GCC countries have begun.
Market Prices (Dubai and Kuwait)
| Country | Commodity | Selling Prices week 48 | Selling Prices week 49 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSA | Navels (15kg) | $11.90 (Kuwait) | $11.90 (Kuwait) |
| Australia | Navels (18kg) | $23.48 (Kuwait) | $23.48 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Navelate (15kg) cnt 72/88 | $15.75 – $17.65 (Dubai) | $15.50 – $17.65 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Navelate (15kg) cnt 105 | $13.00 (Dubai) | $13.00 (Dubai) |
| Turkey | Lemons (10kg) | $6.93 (Kuwait) | $6.93 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Lemons (15kg) | $9.41 (Kuwait) | $9.41 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Lemons (15kg) | $7.00 – $9.50 (Dubai) | $7.00 – $9.00 (Dubai) |
| Lebanon | Valencias (5kg) | $2.97 (Kuwait) | $2.30 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) | $6.93 (Kuwait) | $6.93 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 64/72 | $11.40 (Dubai) | $11.40 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 88 | $10.75 (Dubai) | $10.75 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 105 | $9.00 (Dubai) | $8.00 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Soft Citrus (10kg) – Nadorcott/Tango | $17.00 (Dubai) | $17.00 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Soft Citrus (10kg) Nadorcott | $12.72 (Kuwait) | $12.72 (Kuwait) |
| Spain | Soft Citrus (10kg) | $13.55 (Kuwait) | $13.55 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Grapefruit (15kg) | $8.95 (Kuwait) | $8.95 (Kuwait) |
| RSA | Grapefruit (15kg) | $9.00 (Dubai) | $8.00 (Dubai) |
Pome
Market update
Continued high price levels for red apples from the USA with less availability, however, continued downward trend on price levels for Royal gala apples from other countries in the GCC countries. Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples are still doing well in the market
Continued high price levels for customers who still have late-season Forelle pears from South Africa in the market.
New-season Williams Bon Chretien pears can already be seen hanging on the trees.
Market Prices (Dubai and Kuwait)
| Country | Commodity | Selling Prices week 48 | Selling Prices week 49 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Granny Smith (18kg) | $30.10 (Kuwait) | $27.62 (Kuwait) |
| France | Granny Smith (18kg) | $30.10 (Kuwait) | $30.10 (Kuwait) |
| France | Granny Smith (18kg) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) |
| Serbia | Granny Smith (18kg) | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) | |
| Italy/France | Golden Delicious (18kg) | $26.00 – $26.25 (Dubai) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) |
| USA | Red Delicious (18kg) | $30.10 (Kuwait) | $30.10 (Kuwait) |
| USA | Red Wash – PR (18kg) | $31.00 – $31.25 (Dubai) | $31.25 – $31.50 (Dubai) |
| Spain | Royal Gala (18kg) | $21.83 (Kuwait) | $21.00 (Kuwait) |
| Italy | Royal Gala (18kg) | $21.83 (Kuwait) | $21.83 (Kuwait) |
| Italy | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $21.20 – $21.45 (Dubai) | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) |
| France | Royal Gala (18kg) | $25.14 (Kuwait) | $24.31 (Kuwait) |
| France | Royal Gala (18kg) | $21.20 – $21.45 (Dubai) | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) |
| Turkey | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $17.65 – $18.00 (Dubai) | $19.55 – $19.80 (Dubai) |
| Turkey | Royal Gala (18kg) | $20.17 (Kuwait) | $20.17 (Kuwait) |
| New Zealand | Royal Gala (18kg) | $26.79 (Kuwait) | $26.79 (Kuwait) |
| New Zealand | Royal Gala (18kg) PR cnt 110-120 | $26.00 – $26.25 (Dubai) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) |
| New Zealand | Royal Gala (18kg) XF cnt 110-120 | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) | $21.75 – $22.00 (Dubai) |
| Serbia | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) | $19.55 – $19.80 (Dubai) |
| Ukraine | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) | $19.55 – $19.80 (Dubai) |
| Portugal | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) | $19.00 – $19.25 (Dubai) |
| China | Fogy (18kg) | $20.17 (Kuwait) | $20.17 (Kuwait) |
| Spain | Ercolini Pears (8kg) | $18.50 – $18.75 (Dubai) | $17.65 – $17.90 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Forelle Pears (12kg) | $30.00 – $30.25 (Dubai) | $28.00 – $28.25 (Dubai) |
| RSA | Vermont Pears (12kg) | $27.70 – $28.00 (Dubai) | $26.00 – $26.25 (Dubai) |
Grape, Stone & Kiwi Fruit
Update on Stone fruit and a market update in the GCC countries
Due to the rain in the Western Cape, there has been a 15-20% loss in the volume of Nectarines and Apricots. There is also a gap in the supply of plums between the early season varieties and the mid-season varieties.
Update on Grapes
The first crop estimate for the 2022 South African table grape season is expected to be between 70.6 – 77.7 million cartons. This will be the third season that South Africa has had growth in the table grape industry. The crop is between 7-10 days later due to the rain and most of the growers in the Northern Cape will start packing volumes from week 48/49 (beginning – mid-December).
Although the first white Seedless grapes from India have started to make its arrival in Dubai, grapes from South Africa, Brazil and Italy are still doing well. The first South African grapes have just started to make its arrival in the GCC countries. The South of India is experiencing heavy rains and at this stage, it is not known to what extent the damage is to the table grape crop. The GCC countries are currently also supplied with grapes from Italy, America, Turkey, and Egypt although Italy is at the tail-end of the season.
Market Prices (Dubai and Kuwait)
| Country | Commodity | Selling Prices week 48 | Selling Prices week 49 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Gold Kiwi (3kg) | $9.50 (Dubai) | $11.00 (Dubai) |
| New Zealand | Hayward Kiwi (3.5kg) | $13.60 (Dubai) | $14.00 (Dubai) |
| Iran | Kiwi (10kg) | $8.00 (Dubai) | $8.00 (Dubai) |
| Australia | Plums (4.5kg) | $4.00 (Kuwait) | |
| RSA | Apricot (5kg) | $32.00 (Dubai) | |
| Australia | Apricot (4kg) | $49.96 (Kuwait) | |
| RSA | Nectarines (2.5kg) | $15.00 (Dubai) | |
| Australia | Nectarines (10kg) | $79.75 (Kuwait) | |
| RSA | Peaches (2.5kg) | $11.40 (Dubai) | $11.40 (Dubai) |
| Australia | Peaches (10kg) | $79.75 (Kuwait) | |
| Brazil | White Grapes (4.5kg) | $13.30 – $13.55 (Dubai) | |
| Italy | Palieri Grapes (4.5kg) | $10.30 – $10.60 (Dubai) | $14.70 – $15.00 (Dubai) |
| Philippines | Pineapples | $16.86 (Kuwait) | $15.21 (Kuwait) |
| Kenya | Avocado (4kg) | $6.93 (Kuwait) | $6.93 (Kuwait) |
| Lebanon | Avocado (6kg) | $40.03 (Kuwait) | $40.03 (Kuwait) |
| Mexico | Avocado (11kg) | $53.27 (Kuwait) | $53.27 (Kuwait) |
India / Bangladesh
India
No report.
Bangladesh
Little to no improvement on South African oranges, since the quality of late-season produce leaves much to be desired, with most sales taking place over the auction.
Indian orange prices are high, due to reduced supply as a result of the low crop this season.
South African Goldens are still in good demand, although recent rains have affected the market activity.
There are hopes of a turnaround here, however, with the inclement weather has subsided.
PPECB Statistics
Decofrut Statistics
Follow links to our social pages