South Africa's agricultural exports in the first quarter increased by 11% to US$3.7 billion.
South Africa recorded agricultural exports valued at US$3.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 11 per cent year-on-year, supported by higher export volumes and improved commodity

Durian prices are on the rise, while there are shortages of large Thai coconuts.
This Sunday is Mother's Day, and there is high demand for durians due to the holiday, which is driving strong sales and causing prices to increase. Additionally, there is a shortage of large Thai

Apple growers from Eastern Europe are experiencing challenges due to a combination of weak market conditions and pressure from frost damage.
The strategy of storing apples for longer periods in anticipation of higher end-of-season prices did not deliver the expected results for growers in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova. Instead of rising

Iran's absence leads to limited apple stocks in India; prices for apples from other sources increase.
W trakcie trwającej wojny Iran stracił swoje dominujące miejsce na rynku jabłek w Indiach, co zmusiło importerów do radzenia sobie ze wzrostem opłat frachtowych i wydłużonymi

Ukrainian and Moldovan apple prices are under pressure as the season comes to an end.
The marketing year 2025-26 on the apple market in Ukraine and Moldova may conclude under pressure, with prices for stored apples anticipated to decrease in the latter half of spring. Market

Spanish oranges arrive earlier, while demand remains sluggish during the Qingming Festival
The prices of imported apples have slightly decreased this week compared to last week. South African Gala apples are now being sold for around ¥235 (US$32) per box, which is a decrease of about

Prices for Chilean plums are on the rise, while prices for New Zealand apples are falling.
This week, at the fruit market, some fruits that are still in the early stage of the season experienced slight price decreases due to higher arrivals, while a few fruits saw modest price increases

Price trends for fruit and vegetables in Italy as of March 16th.
Prices are generally rising for fruits and vegetables. There are high volumes of strawberries, especially Lucanian varieties like Sabrosa and Inspire; Campania production is also increasing. There

Ukraine is increasing its exports of fresh blueberries and apples as domestic fruit prices rise.
W porównaniu z poprzednimi dwoma latami ceny jabłek na Ukrainie znacząco wzrosły. Chociaż ta zmiana zaskoczyła wielu ukraińskich konsumentów, to producenci jabłek nie byli zaskoczeni -

OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL APPLE MARKET
Global apple markets are currently experiencing a variety of conditions as they enter the peak season. In some parts of Europe, there are high volumes and balanced trade, while in other areas

"Iran's internet blackout has not affected our apple trade, but high landing costs are."
Importing Iranian Red Delicious apples into India is currently challenging, as the landing costs have exceeded the wholesale selling prices in South India, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of the

Nowozelandzkie jabłka i kiwi zabezpieczają "pierwsze na świecie" umowy w ramach umowy handlowej z Indiami.
New Zealand's pipfruit and kiwifruit industries have welcomed today's announcement of a free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India, which provides significantly enhanced market

"Preferencje dla polskich jabłek rosną w Indiach pomimo wyższych cen"
The imported apple market in India is currently going through a transitional phase, with prices getting firmer, limited early European supply, and an increasing interest in new sources, according

The prices of apples in Poland have dropped to €61 per 100kg.
Apple prices in four major European markets are showing a widening divergence at the beginning of the 2025/26 season. Poland and Germany are experiencing significant declines, while Italy and

"W tym sezonie Włochy stały się kluczowym źródłem czerwonych jabłek w Indiach."
Vijay Bhatia, Managing Director of Mheet International, reports that the demand for imported apples in India has increased this season. "Currently, the market is favorable for apples from all

The prices of apples are dropping, while the market for pears is steadily growing in Poland.
W ciągu ostatnich tygodni ceny hurtowe dla krajowych jabłek jadalnych w Polsce znacząco spadły, zwłaszcza dla popularnych czerwonych odmian takich jak Red Jonaprince, Golden Delicious

Heavy rain has reduced apple yields in Shandong by 20%.
Since early October, Shandong Province in China has been experiencing more than ten days of continuous autumn rainfall, which has been impacting the quality of apples and market prices. The

Fruit and vegetable prices trend in Italy as of October 20th
The clementine season has started, with the first arrivals of the Italian product. The new artichoke campaign is also underway. The sale of apples is going well: the Golden variety is in high

Belarus has established price ceilings for vegetables and apples intended for state requirements.
Agricultural organizations and farms in Belarus are anticipating a potato harvest of approximately 1 million tons, which is a 30% increase from 2024, and a vegetable harvest of 587,000 tons, which

Decrease in apple prices in Moldova's industrial sector attributed to global market conditions
At the beginning of the autumn harvest, industrial processors in Moldova were paying 3.6-3.8 lei/kg (€0.18-0.19) for apples. However, by the end of the current week, some factories tried to

Exports of fresh produce from South Africa increased in the second quarter of 2025.
South Africa's agricultural exports reached US$3.71 billion in the second quarter of 2025, up 10% from the same period a year earlier. The increase reflects higher volumes of various products and

Kazakhstan is increasing its apple exports, even as domestic prices continue to rise.
According to LS reports, Kazakhstan exported 7,400 tons of apples from January to July 2025, which is almost double the amount exported in the same period last year. Russia was the main buyer,

Rosy apples from Russia are experiencing a price increase due to rising production costs.
By late August 2025, the average retail price of apples in Russia exceeded 140 RUB/kg (€1.42), up 14% year-on-year, as reported by Kommersant. According to Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews, the

Price trend of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of September 8th.
The plum offer is wide, the new Gala apple productions are starting, both from the plain and mountain areas, with the first harvests of plain Golden Delicious apples. The tomato sector globally

The arrival of Xinjiang plums decreases as Mid-Autumn Festival fruits enter the market.
In recent fruit markets, the prices of South African Gala apples have surged significantly due to supply shortages. Xinjiang plums have also experienced price hikes as arrivals decrease.