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This week’s GS Intelligence report tracks GCC wholesale floor prices across fruit categories, notable price rallies in pears and carrots, a sharp drop in bananas, and persistent uncertain arrivals at Jeddah Port.
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Key market highlights
Wholesale trading across Gulf hubs remained mostly steady in Week 37, but category-specific movements stood out. Bananas took a sharp step down, Australian carrots and South African pears posted strong price gains on tighter spot supply. South African citrus remains under pressure due to high cumulative arrival volumes and variable transit quality.
GCC Wholesale floor prices (Week 37)
Aggregated ranges across regional distribution floors:
Apples (regular sizes - slight adjustments)
Italy: Royal Gala: US$30.67-US$33.33; Golden: US$26.67-US$29.33; Red: US$42.67; Fuji: US$27.73-US$29.33; Dolce Vita: US$30.67-US$31.47; Evelina: US$30.67-US$32; Kanzi: US$36; Pink Lady: US$33.33-US$34.67
South Africa:
Royal Gala: US$31.47-US$32; Gala: US$28; Granny Smith: US$32-$33.33; Crisp Pink: US$25.33-US$26.67; Royal Gala Beaut: US$33.33-US$34.13
Chile: Royal Gala: US$32-US$33.33; Granny Smith: US$34.67-US$38.67; Red: US$34.67-US$37.33
Bananas (prices down ~ US$4)
Philippines: US$13.87
Ecuador: US$14.67-US$15.47
India: US$11.47-US$12.80
Australian carrots (prices up ~ US$4): Trading at US$15.47-US$17.33
South African citrus (regular sizes)
Lemons: (UAE market up ~ US$2; KSA still under pressure): KSA: US$13.33-US$16; UAE: US$17.70; Bahrain: US$17.23-US$18.55
Oranges
Navels (slight drop ~ US$1): KSA US$16-US$18.67; UAE US$21.24-US$21.79; Bahrain US$18.55
Cambria Navels: KSA US$22.67-US$26.13; UAE US$23.97-US$24.51; Bahrain US$26.50
Valencias (up ~ US$2): KSA US$14.93-US$18.67; UAE US$22.88-US$23.48
Mandarins (continuing under pressure)
Nova (up ~ US$2): US$10.13-US$10.67; Nadorcott (up ~ US$2.50): US$16-US$18.67; Leanri: US$9.33-US$10.13; RHM: US$13.33-US$15.47; Orri: US$12.80-US$16
South African Pears
Forelle (up US$4-US$5): US$26.67-US$29.33; Vermont Beauty (up US$5-US$6): US$24-US$26.13
For a detailed breakdown by individual city and grade, please refer to our full published price sheet.
Logistics and supply chain
Jeddah Port and transport drag: Customs clearance bottlenecks and localized transportation constraints at Jeddah Islamic Port continue to linger. Yard dwell times are stretching cargo ages, creating unpredictable release schedules for time-sensitive arrivals across KSA hubs.
Transit pressures: South African export channels remain burdened by structural oversupply, uncertain vessel rotations, and delayed port clearances, preventing any clean stabilisation across citrus categories despite recent price bumps.
Disclaimer: This report summary has been produced by GS Intelligence using information it believes to be accurate. Fruitnet does not accept liability for any error or omission.
