FDK China Market Update — Week 29

July 27, 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 (⇧)

Between weeks 27 and 29, Royal Gala accounted for 43% of recorded container openings in Guangzhou and Shanghai. This was followed by Fuji types (19%), NZ Queen (14%), Dazzle (8%) and others. At the wholesale level, we recorded mixed price movements, with Fuji types from South Africa and Chile declining in price while other key varieties showed improvement. Visit us online to find full wholesale data as well as retail pricing.

Avocados (⇨)

Avocado pricing is currently below the previous season’s level with Peruvian Hass trading at an average value of ¥50–60 (4 kg, #20–24s). Visit us online for brand details as well as pricing by retailer.

Blueberries (★)

In week 28, the first Peruvian container entered the market. Sekoya Pop pricing stands at ¥230–270 (1.5 kg, 20–24+ mm). At the retail level, we have recorded an average price of ¥11.20 (125 g) across seven retailers, with a lower price of ¥8.10 and a higher price of ¥16.88.

Grapefruit (⇩)

South African Star Ruby pricing slipped further during the week and is now a full 35% below last season and about 15% below the same week of 2024. This price trend actually matches what we can observe at the retail level, where average pricing is 25% below last year. Visit us online for wholesale and retail pricing.

Lemons (⇧)

Imported lemon pricing lifted slightly this week, with South African goods trading at around ¥170–190 (15 kg, various sizes). The first landings from Chile were also received and priced at a premium versus their South African peers.

Oranges (⇨)

Valencia currently accounts for 38% of arrivals into wholesale over the last three weeks, followed by navel and then Cara Cara. Egyptian Valencia remained steady, still at a price level considerably lower than the previous two seasons (−55% and −35%, respectively), with an average value of ¥80 (15 kg, various sizes). South African navels improved in price and were trading above the 2024 and 2025 values. Australian Cara Cara declined in price this week but remains similar to the start of last year.

Soft Citrus (⇩)

Overall soft citrus wholesale pricing declined this week, with the notable exception of Australian Royal Honey Murcott, which leveled off and sold firmer than in week 28. South African Nova was trading 16% lower than the same week of last season at between ¥80 and ¥110 (10 kg, various sizes), averaging at ¥100 (10 kg). Visit us online for Tango, Royal Honey Murcott and the previous season’s Nadorcott pricing.