Most of the stone fruit commodities (particularly apricots) ended much earlier than predicted, as the unseasonal rains caused the fruit to burst. Stone fruit is a very delicate commodity that can be greatly impacted by extreme changes in weather.
About 38.44% of individuals as a percentage of the total South African adult population are fully vaccinated as of 17h00 on 16 December 2021.
1.00 USD = 3.67 AED (Emirate Dirham) |
1.00 USD = 3.75 SAD (Saudi Riyals) |
1.00 USD = 85.62 BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) |
1.00 USD = 76.07 INR (Indian Rupees) |
1.00 USD = 15.90 ZAR (South African Rand) |
Citrus
Market update
The volume of lemons available is slowly but surely diminishing. Some Dubai importers still have RSA Valencia stock in storage.
Market Prices (Dubai and Kuwait)
Country | Commodity | Selling Prices week 49 | Selling Prices week 50 |
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RSA | Navels (15kg) | $11.90 (Kuwait) | $11.90 (Kuwait) |
Australia | Navels (18kg) | $23.48 (Kuwait) | $23.48 (Kuwait) |
RSA | Navelate (15kg) cnt 88 | $15.50 – $17.65 (Dubai) | $15.50 (Dubai) |
RSA | Navelate (15kg) cnt 105 | $13.00 (Dubai) | $12.00 (Dubai) |
Turkey | Lemons (10kg) | $6.93 (Kuwait) | $6.10 (Kuwait) |
RSA | Lemons (15kg) | $9.41 (Kuwait) | $10.24 (Kuwait) |
RSA | Lemons (15kg) | $7.00 – $9.00 (Dubai) | $5.00 – $7.00 (Dubai) |
Lebanon | Valencias (5kg) | $2.30 (Kuwait) | $2.30 (Kuwait) |
RSA | Valencias (15kg) | $6.93 (Kuwait) | $6.10 (Kuwait) |
RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 64/72 | $11.40 (Dubai) | $11.00 (Dubai) |
RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 88 | $10.75 (Dubai) | $10.00 (Dubai) |
RSA | Valencias (15kg) – cnt 105 | $8.00 (Dubai) | $7.00 (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) | $8.00 (Dubai) | $7.60 (Dubai) |
Pome
Market update
USA Red apples are still achieving good prices with reduced volume available. There is a downward trend in Royal Gala prices, with some of the major Dubai importers having ceased their programs. Price levels for other varieties as Granny Smith/ Golden Delicious remain on the positive side.
South Africa pear prices remain positive and are expected to maintain these levels until the last stock is sold.
Picking and packing of new-season pears are expected to start week 1/2.
Market Prices (Dubai and Kuwait)
Country | Commodity | Selling Prices week 49 | Selling Prices week 50 |
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Italy | Granny Smith (18kg) | $27.62 (Kuwait) | $27.62 (Kuwait) |
France | Granny Smith (18kg) | $30.10 (Kuwait) | $27.62 (Kuwait) |
France | Granny Smith (18kg) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) |
Serbia | Granny Smith (18kg) | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) |
Italy/France | Golden Delicious (18kg) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) |
USA | Red Delicious (18kg) | $30.10 (Kuwait) | $34.24 (Kuwait) |
USA | Red Wash – PR (18kg) | $31.25 – $31.50 (Dubai) | $31.25 – $31.50 (Dubai) |
Spain | Royal Gala (18kg) | $21.00 (Kuwait) | $21.83 (Kuwait) |
Italy | Royal Gala (18kg) | $21.83 (Kuwait) | $27.62 (Kuwait) |
Italy | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) |
France | Royal Gala (18kg) | $24.31 (Kuwait) | $25.14 (Kuwait) |
France | Royal Gala (18kg) | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) | $20.40 – $20.65 (Dubai) |
Poland | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $18.50 – $18.75 (Dubai) | |
Turkey | Royal Gala (18kg) | $20.17 (Kuwait) | $23.48 (Kuwait) |
New Zealand | Royal Gala (18kg) PR cnt 110-120 | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) | $24.45 – $24.70 (Dubai) |
New Zealand | Royal Gala (18kg) XF cnt 110-120 | $21.75 – $22.00 (Dubai) | $21.75 – $22.00 (Dubai) |
Serbia | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $19.55 – $19.80 (Dubai) | $19.00 – $19.25 (Dubai) |
Ukraine | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $19.55 – $19.80 (Dubai) | $19.00 – $19.25 (Dubai) |
Portugal | Royal Gala (18kg) cnt 100-113 | $19.00 – $19.25 (Dubai) | $19.00 – $19.25 (Dubai) |
China | Fogy (18kg) | $20.17 (Kuwait) | $20.17 (Kuwait) |
Turkey | Pears (4kg) | $6.10 (Kuwait) | |
Spain | Ercolini Pears (8kg) | $17.65 – $17.90 (Dubai) | $17.65 – $17.90 (Dubai) |
RSA | Forelle Pears (12kg) | $28.00 – $28.25 (Dubai) | $27.20 – $27.45 (Dubai) |
RSA | Forelle Pears (12kg) | $21.83 (Kuwait) | |
RSA | Vermont Pears (12kg) | $26.00 – $26.25 (Dubai) | $26.00 – $26.25 (Dubai) |
Grape, Stone & Kiwi Fruit
Update on Stone fruit and a market update in the GCC countries
Stone fruit price trends are still positive as products are available from only a few importers.
A lot of the stone fruit doesn’t have the BRIX ratio for export, and the fruit needs about 10 warm days for the BRIX ratio to pick up.
Thus far, stone fruit sizes are bigger this season compared to last season. There are more size c18-20 Peaches, nectarines more size 20/23; and apricots more size large/medium.
Plum picking and packing have been somewhat delayed and the cold weather helped to increase sizing.
Update on Grapes
Demand in the Middle East for Grapes remains low, even though less fruit has been shipped. Increased logistical rates are further inhibiting sales due to these increased costs affecting the final price. In addition to this, Indian white grapes are making an arrival in the market already at far more competitive price levels than those of South African origin.
Market Prices (Dubai and Kuwait)
Country | Commodity | Selling Prices week 49 | Selling Prices week 50 |
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Italy | Gold Kiwi (3kg) | $11.00 (Dubai) | $10.30 (Dubai) |
New Zealand | Hayward Kiwi (3.5kg) | $14.00 (Dubai) | $17.00 (Dubai) |
Iran | Kiwi (10kg) | $8.00 (Dubai) | $8.00 (Dubai) |
Australia | Plums (4.5kg) | $4.00 (Kuwait) | $8.59 (Kuwait) |
Australia | Apricot (5kg) | $49.96 (Kuwait) | $49.96 (Kuwait) |
RSA | Nectarines (2.5kg) | $15.00 (Dubai) | $15.00 (Dubai) |
Australia | Nectarines (10kg) | $79.75 (Kuwait) | $79.75 (Kuwait) |
RSA | Peaches (2.5kg) | $11.40 (Dubai) | $8.40 (Dubai) |
Australia | Peaches (10kg) | $79.75 (Kuwait) | $79.75 (Kuwait) |
RSA | Early Sweet Grapes (4.5kg) | $16.30 (Dubai) | |
RSA | Early Sweet Grapes (9kg) | $30.00 (Dubai) | |
Philippines | Pineapples | $15.21 (Kuwait) | $11.90 (Kuwait) |
Kenya | Avocado (4kg) | $6.93 (Kuwait) | $6.93 (Kuwait) |
Lebanon | Avocado (6kg) | $40.03 (Kuwait) | $50.03 (Kuwait) |
Mexico | Avocado (11kg) | $53.27 (Kuwait) | $53.93 (Kuwait) |
India / Bangladesh
India
No report.
Bangladesh
Chinese mandarin prices have shown some improvement.
Fresh produce supply from China to Bangladesh will be negligible from mid-December until the first week of January due to reefer equipment shortages.
Orange volumes in port are slowly decreasing, sales have picked up, however price levels are not showing much change with continued challenges due to poor quality arrivals.
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