2019 a campaign with mixed results

The slight rise expected in South African citrus exports will ultimately not come to pass. Nonetheless, 2019 is second only to 2018 in the ranking of campaigns by volume, with approximately 127.5 million 15-kg boxes packed for export (i.e. 1.9 million...

Panama and Guatemala there in force

The supply bounced back strongly in September from last year, by more than 6 % (505 000 tonnes). This fine performance wiped out the downturn in August (- 3 %). Over the first three quarters, the supply was unchanged from 2018, with 4 854 000 tonnes....

Less Hass, but prices falling because of low demand

After the volumes shortfall in October, the overall supply diversified in terms of origins in November, regaining levels similar to 2018 (+ 4 %). The European market was abundantly supplied by Chile, which remained the main supplier despite logistical...

A steadier market

The situation on the pineapple market improved in November, thanks in particular to steadier and higher demand from the supermarket sector. During the first half-month, shipping delays contributed to temporarily reducing the supply, facilitating the a...