Complicated Season for South African Oranges in Middle Eastern Markets
Fresh Orange
South Africa
Market & Price Trends
Ahsan Janjua
Published Oct 17, 2022
2022 is a complicated season for South African citrus in the Middle Eastern markets. The selling prices of Navel and Valencia oranges are good, but the high prices and differing quality parameters shipped in this season made it hard to make profitable sales. The elevated freight and production costs also nullified any potential profits for producers and exporters, despite the high prices. Volumes shipped to the Middle East this year are lower compared to last year, and there is no oversupply or imbalance in demand and supply. The season is nearing its end, stocks are getting lower, but prices are not picking up as per the previous two years' trends. Major companies are even holding back their fast moving sizes, first and second categories, with the hope that the demand will increase and they will be able to get a high selling price. However, they are not succeeding.
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