The 48th week of 2024 saw significant movements in the regional trade platforms, with notable shifts in both supply and demand across various fruit and vegetable segments. This analysis delves into the key trends, price changes, and market dynamics that shaped the week.
Key Highlights from the Past Week based on EF Trade Platform:
- Apples: Emerged as the new sales leader with its supply doubling.
- Mandarins: Five countries offered mandarins at EastFruit Trade Platform.
- Vegetable Segment: Dominated by sales of “borscht set” vegetables.
- Increased Listings: For Chinese cabbage and tomatoes.
- Uzbekistan: Continued to increase sales of cauliflower, broccoli, and lemons.
- Ukraine: Carrot prices fell, while onion prices rose.
- Uzbekistan: Reduced prices for apples and pears.
- Egypt: Pomegranate prices continued to rise.
General Trends:
- Participants from 14 countries sold fruits and vegetables on the EastFruit Trade Platform, with a 10% increase in total listings.
- Increased sales from Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Egypt, and Iran, while Poland and Turkey saw a decrease.
- New listings registered from Albania and India.
- Top five active countries: Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Iran, Egypt, and Turkey.
Vegetable Segment:
- Dominated by sales of cabbage, onions, and potatoes.
- Increased listings for Chinese cabbage and tomatoes.
- Active sales of cauliflower and broccoli by Uzbek and Ukrainian farmers.
- Notable sales of sweet peppers and cucumbers, with cucumbers from Albania.
Fruit Segment:
- Apple became the leader, with number of offers more than doubling.
- Steady listings for persimmons, with new listings from Azerbaijan.
- Mandarin sales led by representatives from five countries.
- Increased lemon listings from Uzbekistan and Egypt.
Price Trends:
- Ukraine: Carrot prices fell, onion prices rose, cabbage prices increased, and seasonal tomato supply decreased, leading to higher prices. Sweet pepper prices also rose, while cauliflower prices fell. Apple and pear prices increased.
- Uzbekistan: Lower prices for apples and pears, with a wider price range for white grapes.
- Egypt: Rising pomegranate prices and initial orange prices announced.
Technological Segment:
- Fruit and berry seedlings remained the top-selling item, though listings decreased. Increased listings for fertilizers and plant protection products. Traditional offerings included various packaging materials and technological supplies.
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