Industry Information

The production situation of major yellow peach-producing areas such as Greece, Spain, Italy, etc was hit by the bad weather.

In February 2022, the world's largest supplier of fresh papaya reported a decline in exports compared with the same period in 2021. Export prices rose in Mexico, Brazil and Guatemala.

According to a recent USDA report (January 2022), global orange production is estimated to increase by 2.8 million tonnes to a record 37.9 million tonnes in 2021-22, with growth in China expected to more than offset declines in the US and EU.

The price of raw pineapple in Thailand hovers between 6.5-7.5 baht ($0.19-0.22) per kg now. Some middlemen are said to be selling fruit to canneries at 6.5 baht per kg, but market prices today (January 11) are closer to 7.20 to 7.50 baht per kg and rising. "Fruit supply is down and demand from canneries is still good," said a local industry source.

Since mid-November, the export of Egyptian fresh strawberries has officially begun. One exporter expects a solid season, as both demand and production are at a good level. Prices will increase slightly, as transport costs are higher this year, especially air freight.

Two of Russia’s top supermarket chains have announced multi-million dollar deals to buy out competitors this week as they vie to boost their footprints in Russia’s lucrative grocery industry.

Recent good rain in Limpopo Province has been beneficial to mangoes, although some orchards experienced a degree of wind damage which should be minimal. Please contact us for more information.

China's canned lychee prices increase by 50% year-on-year Although there are sufficient raw materials for processing, the price of canned lychee in China has increased by 50% year-on-year this year.

“Pineapple prices increased significantly,” said Johnny van der Merwe, the managing director of Agrimark Trends.