The first container of Japanese Shinano sweet apples arrived in W43 in Taiwan. Before opening the container, the apples were distributed to local buyers from wholesalers. The market prices for the 28 counts were USD 75.47 (NTD 2,400) and for 32 counts USD 69.18 (NTD 2,200). The prices are forecasted to drop in W44 by around USD 3.14-6.29/ 10kg carton (NTD 100-200/ 10kg carton).