Market Pulse Week 34 - 2012

Market situation in the Northern Hemisphere, week 34-2012 (Aug. 24)

Apples

In North America, Chilean Galas reported moderate sales and price adjustments in the U.S. as the market switched to local supply.

In Latin America, Chilean Galas sales remained in Colombia.

In Europe, lower Southern Hemisphere volumes registered moderate sales in most markets. Sufficient sales were seen for Chilean and South African Cripps Pink apples in the U.K.

Avocados

In North America, large Californian and Mexican volumes started to build up inventories in the U.S.

In Latin America, Chile reported price adjustments on the Santiago wholesale market.

In Europe, sales remained steady in the U.K. despite the reduction of Peruvian arrivals.

Easy peelers

In North America, increased demand resulted in price rises for Chilean and South African supply in the U.S. as pupils returned to school.

In Europe, active sales were recorded for Southern Hemisphere supply.

Kiwifruit

In North America, sales improved for good quality Chilean lots in the U.S.

In Latin America, good sales were recorded for Chilean supply in Mexico but received price adjustments in Brazil.

In Europe, low volumes of Zespri Greens showed stable sales in the Netherlands, while high Chilean supply put the Russian market under pressure.

In Asia, the Obon Festival resulted in slow sales in Japan.

Oranges

In North America, there was an increase in demand in the U.S. as children returned to school.

In Europe, South African supply was dominated by smaller sizes in the U.K. with higher prices recorded for larger size fruit.

In Asia, South African supply was favored over Australian due to the variable condition of their Navels in Japan.

Pears

In Latin America, Argentine Packhams were good quality and showed better movement in Colombia.

In Europe, the last South African batches of Forelles closed the Southern Hemisphere season in the U.K.

iQconsulting/edited by www.freshfruitportal.com