FDK China Market Update — Week 45

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 (⇩)

No fresh apple openings were recorded in week 45. South African Fuji Red last traded at ¥152 (17.5 kg) in week 44, down from ¥245 in week 42, while New Zealand Ambrosia and Dazzle fetched ¥310–345 (17.5 kg) earlier in the run.

Blueberries (⇩)

Peru remains the only origin in the market, with Magica the main variety this week. Magica eased by ¥8 to ¥66 (1.5 kg, various sizes), around 36% below the same week of last year, while Sekoya Pop edged up to ¥68 (1.5 kg), 20% below last year and roughly half of its 2024 level.

Cherries (⇩)

Chilean cherry prices dropped sharply in the second week of the season. Santina, the most common variety, averaged ¥555 (5 kg, various sizes), down from ¥877 the week before, and is now 8% below the same week of last year and 30% below 2024. Sweet Aryana fell to ¥518 (5 kg), while Royal Dawn decreased to ¥370 (5 kg) from ¥774.

Oranges (⇩)

South African Midknight continued its slide, averaging ¥40 (15 kg, various sizes) compared with ¥70 four weeks ago. Valencia, which averaged ¥33 (15 kg) in week 44, was not recorded this week.

Soft Citrus (⇨)

No new soft citrus openings have been recorded in the past three weeks. The last Australian Honey Murcott traded at ¥307 (18 kg) and Nadorcott at ¥155 (16 kg) in week 42.

Quick links:

• Apple
• Blueberry
• Cherry
• Grape
• Grapefruit
• Nectarine
• Orange
• Pear
• Plum
• Soft Citrus

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