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This week’s GS Intelligence report tracks GCC wholesale floor prices, a sharp downward correction in Cambria and late Navels, mounting pressure on Italian grapes, and continued supply-driven strength in pears.
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Key market highlights
The citrus market took an abrupt hit over the past few days. Following the steep downward slide in Valencias, the correction has now spread into the premium segment: Cambria and Witkrans oranges weakened significantly during Week 45. While Spanish Navels offered temporary support during peak pricing, expanding arrival volumes are set to raise price competition across orange floors in the coming weeks.
Elsewhere, the apple market remains intensely competitive as heavy multi-origin supply (Italy, France, Serbia, Moldova, Portugal, and Ukraine) keeps Galas under pressure, though Granny Smith and Red Delicious are holding relatively firm. Meanwhile, Italian grape floors remain under pressure due to the dual weight of local carryover inventory and new Turkish arrivals, while pears remain the standout performer on tight availability.
GCC wholesale floor prices (aggregated ranges across regional distribution floors, all prces in US$)
Apples
Italy: Red ($38.67-$40); Granny Smith ($32-$36.27); Kanzi ($33.33); Pink Lady ($30.67); Dolce Vita ($26.67-$29.33); Evelina ($26.67-$28.80); Golden ($25.33-$26.67); Fuji ($25.33-$26.67); Royal Gala ($24-$25.33)
South Africa: Granny Smith ($30.67-$32.00); Royal Gala Beaut ($24-$28); Gala ($22.67); Crisp Pink ($22.93-$24); Royal Gala ($24-$26.67)
Serbia: Granny Smith ($29.33-$32); Royal Gala ($21.87-$22.67)
Turkey: Granny Smith ($25.33-$28); Royal Gala ($20.80-$21.87)
Chile: ($27.20-$28)
France: ($23.47-$25.33)
Portugal: ($21.87-$23.47)
Moldova: ($20-$24)
White Grapes
Italy: ($12.80-$13.33)
Turkey: ($9.33-$10.13)
Lemons
Egypt: KSA ($10.67-$13.33); UAE ($16.88); BHR ($16.43)
South Africa: KSA ($5.33-$6.67); UAE ($10.89); BHR ($10.60)
South African citrus
Oranges: Cambria Navels: KSA ($22.67-$25.33); UAE ($21.79); BHR ($27.83); Valencias: KSA ($17.33-$20); UAE ($20.43); BHR ($19.88-$21.20)
Mandarins: Nadorcott: KSA ($22.67-$24); UAE ($20.43); BHR ($21.73); Tango: KSA ($21.33-$22.67); BHR ($21.73)
South African pears: Forelle: $28-$29.33; Vermont Beauty: $24-$25.33
(For detailed pricing by grade and market, please refer to our full published price sheet.)
Industry perspective
With Spanish Navel arrivals ramping up, how is your sales desk expecting orange floors to perform following the sharp late-season drop in South African Navels? Share your view with us.
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.
