Price of Fresh Grapes Drops Drastically in East Java, Indonesia Due to the Popularity of Lower Grade Products

The price of fresh grapes in East Java, Indonesia, has continued to fall. Chinese grapes are sold for USD 11.6-12.4 per 7kg basket in the wholesale market in Indonesia in W37. This downtrend in price is caused by the existence of low-grade class red globe, the smallest size of grapes (locally called “anggur sampah”) with a market price of USD 8.38 per 7kg basket. This condition leads to a perception of the lower grape prices in general since the demand for the low-grade grapes is increasing in a price-sensitive market.