FDK China Market Update — Week 13

March 31, 2025

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 11 and 13, New Zealand apples are constituting over 88% of apple openings in southern China. The most dominant variety is Royal Gala at 42% of openings, while Jugala holds a considerable percentage of the volume too at around 19%. Both Royal Gala and Jugala pricing lifted this week after a low point the week before. Currently Royal Gala is in line with the average price level of last season at ¥260, with most goods trading between ¥245 and ¥270 (18 kg, #90–135s). Further arrivals of South African Royal Beaut have been opened with pricing rather similar to last week, which is still below the price level of last season in the region of ¥245–255 (18 kg, #135–150s). For additional information on Breeze, Sassy, Early Queen and retail pricing, visit us online.

Grapes (→)

The grape market appeared firmer this week with a vast array of varieties remaining steady in price or lifting, with the exception of some Chilean goods such as Red Globe. Chilean Red Globe was trading at an average of ¥187 (8.2 kg) during week 13, which is similar to last season, with jumbo-sized goods pricing at between ¥200 and ¥220 (8.2 kg) by the end of the week depending on the coloration and brand in question. Peruvian Red Globe has been lifting in price but is mostly priced below that from Chile at present. Crimson is active with Australia, South Africa and Chile all in the market; presently all regions are pricing in line with last season, with South Africa at an average of ¥120 (4.5 kg) and Australia at ¥232 (9 kg) with a high of over ¥350 and low below ¥150. Retail information covering AEON, Vanguard and more is available online.

Oranges (↓)

U.S. navel types continue to open in the market as Egyptian goods begin to pick up. U.S. navels were trading on the high end at between ¥440 and ¥450 (23 kg, #72/88s), as Egyptian produce decreased in price by ¥5–10 per carton to settle at ¥135 (15 kg, various sizes). The Egyptian values are presently below that of the previous season’s high starting point but appear more stable, which is possibly a good signal. In retail, U.S. navels can be found for ¥17.99 (500 g) in Vanguard.

Plums (↑)

D’Agen/sugar plums remain the most dominant variety on offer with 70% of the recorded container openings in southern China for the last three weeks. Pricing has lifted and as a result values are 40+% firmer than the same week of 2024. Visit us for details on Sweet Mary, Pink Delight and more.