Market situation in the Northern Hemisphere, week 45 – 2013 (November 8)

Avocados

In North America, there was a moderate market for avocados in general in the U.S.

In Europe, a firm market was reported for Hass. The market for green varieties experienced more pressure.

Blueberries

In North America, the U.S. market was still active, despite sharp price adjustments from high Argentine volume.

In Europe, the market was busier due to price adjustments.

In Asia, prices varied for low volume from the Southern Hemisphere.

Grapes

In North America, Brazilian table grapes still had no market due to remaining high availability of Autumn King.

In Europe, the supply from the Southern Hemisphere started to pick up with more involvement from Brazil and Peru.

In Asia, the market was supplied by abundant local fruit and U.S. imports.

iQconsulting/edited by www.freshfruitportal.com