FDK China Market Update — Week 20

May 18, 2026

Produce Report

This newsletter is published on behalf of Fruit Data Kings, a Berlin-based company specializing in pricing data and associated analytical tools for the fresh produce industry. For more information, visit the Fruit Data Kings website.

Apples (⇨)

The imported apple market remained stable this week, with New Zealand produce accounting for the bulk of the wholesale trade and naturally also the retail space. Royal Gala, the most dominant variety, showed a slight improvement in price, closely matching the price level of last year but still about 10% below the same week’s value. Average retail pricing for imported Royal Gala was in the range of ¥24–38 ($3.31–5.24) per kilogram with an average value of ¥30 ($4.14) per kilogram. Full details for NZ Queen, Breeze and Ambrosia, as well as other apple varieties, are available online.

Avocados (⇩)

Peruvian and Kenyan Hass pricing declined further during week 20. Peruvian Hass was trading at between ¥70 and ¥90 (4 kg, various sizes), while Kenyan goods were trading at a slight discount relative to their Peruvian peers. Average retail pricing was rather similar to last season at ¥68 per kilogram; however, it should be noted that many retailers market their goods as RTE as a value add.

Blueberries (⇩)

Domestic blueberry pricing appears rather stable, with Arana from Yunnan province trading at an average value of ¥58 (1.5 kg, 15/18mm). Presently, 18-millimeter goods are able to be priced at around ¥10–20 higher than 15-millimeter goods. For the eight retailers that we track, the price level declined slightly, settling at ¥10.58 per 125-gram punnet. Members can view individual retailer pricing online.

Grapes (⇩)

The grape market was mixed, with a portion of varieties showing improvement while others declined in price. Overall, the market declined as the most abundant variety, Crimson, decreased sharply in price to average around ¥205 (9.5 kg), compared with over ¥300 in 2024. Chilean Red Globe, which is the next most abundant item, remained rather stable. Full market data is available to members.

Grapefruit (⇩)

While there have not been considerably large Star Ruby arrivals from South Africa, the market price has continued to adjust downward and is presently 39% below 2025 and 29% below 2024. One wonders if this will prevent supply from being shipped to China and thus shape the later part of this year’s market. Full details are available online.

Lemons (⇩)

The first recorded South African lemons have opened in China, pricing at around ¥200 (15 kg, #113/138). This is notably below the 2025 pricing and closer to what was seen in early 2024. Consumer-facing pricing at retail is rather stable at ¥23.80 per kilogram, which is below last year’s level.

Oranges (⇧)

Egyptian and U.S. orange pricing lifted slightly during the week; however, it remains well below the levels of the previous two seasons. Egyptian Valencia is about midway through the season and is currently 28% below the strong 2025 values and 22% below 2024. One needs to keep in mind that volumes were reduced in 2024 and 2025 due to the Red Sea shipping issues. Full wholesale and retail pricing is available to members.

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