Market Pulse Week 46 - 2013

Market situation in the Northern Hemisphere, week 46 – 2013 (November 15)

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In North America, the U.S. market was dominated by Mexico, which supplied a reported 81% of the market.

In Europe, the market remained strong for Hass from Chile, practically the only supplier.

Blueberries

In North America, the U.S. market remained weak but price adjustments had stopped.

In Europe, the continental market had good movement and stable prices with a downward trend after strong adjustments in previous weeks.

In Asia, there were low volume arrivals from Chile and Argentina.

Grapes

In North America, the U.S. market was still supplied by local fruit.

In Europe, the market switched from European grape supply to imported supply, mostly from Brazil.

In Asia, the market was served by local fruit at very reasonable prices. The U.S. supplied the import market.

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