Direct from the markets | | South African citruses 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... |
| Direct from the markets | | EU banana supply in September 2019 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.... |
| | Review and Forecasts | | Avocado monthly review: November 2019 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... |
| Review and Forecasts | | Pineapple monthly review: November 2019 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... |
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