W2: Grapefruit Weekly Report

Japan

Citrus Exports From Turkey to Japan Increased Significantly in 2022 Compared to 2021 (Jan 12)

The amount of Turkish citrus fruit in the Japanese market continues to increase. In December 2021, 181.69MT of Turkish oranges worth USD 174,074 were exported to Japan, whereas 732.25MT of oranges worth USD 658,484 were exported in December 2022, representing a 300% YoY increase in export volume. Additionally, 142.62MT of grapefruit were exported in December 2021, an increase of 500% YoY to 951.55MT in 2022. Turkish exporters are working hard to conquer the Japanese market.

China

Egyptian Grapefruits Sell Slowly in the Shanghai Wholesale Market During W2 (Jan 13)

Egyptian grapefruits sell slowly in W2, even though the sale price keeps around USD 19.30/14.5kg (RMB 130/14.5kg) for good quality, while the price for poor quality grapefruits stood at USD 16.33-17.82/14.5kg (RMB 110-120/14.5kg), and the customers’ demand is relatively low. Because most grapefruits customers use grapefruits to do cold beverages in summer, now the weather is too cold in China.

Egyptian Grapefruit Sells Very Slow in the Guangzhou Market in W2 (Jan 13)

Due to the winter season and rainy days in Guangzhou, retailers and the bubble tea chain channels take much fewer grapefruits than before. End customers prefer domestic grapefruits more than imported grapefruit. The selling price of Egyptian grapefruits at USD 17.82/14.5kg (RMB 120/14.5kg), while the domestic grapefruits selling prices at USD 19.30/15kg (RMB 130/15kg), a little be higher than imported fruits.