South African Strawberry Season Commences With Production Volumes Increasing

The South African strawberry season has commenced and volumes are starting to increase in the market. Indicative pricing received from suppliers for South African strawberries destined for the Middle Eastern market are USD 11/1kg loose pack, USD 29.25/2.5kg carton, USD 46.00/4kg carton, and USD 56.50/5kg carton. The Middle-East is one of the main destination markets for South African strawberries, and a strategic market for suppliers and producers. The expectation is that prices will decline once the production season reaches its peak.