South African grapes dominate the market

The table grape trade is mainly dominated by South African produce. This is information can be found in the newsletter KW 18/15 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (BLE). On the German market the varieties La Rochelle, Barlinka and Dauphine are readily available. On average, the South African grapes were sold for around 2.79 Euro per kilo. The market share of South Africa amounted to an approximate 43.9 percent.

Market share in week 18 in 2015

The price of Crimson grapes has gone down
Chile has a market share with the seedless varieties Thompson Seedless and Crimson Seedless. The average price for Chilean grapes was around 3.20 Euro per kilo. With a market share of 39.2 percent of Chile held the second position in the last week of April. The price of Chilean Thompson seedless grapes increased by 2.8 percent as opposed to the previous week. However, the price for Chilean Crimson Seedless grapes fell by a significant 7.1 percent. Thompson Seedless grapes were traded for 3.36 Euro per kilo on average and Crimson Seedless grapes for 2.83 Euro per kilo.

Average prices of grapes from Chile, India and South Africa in € / 100 kg

Less demand
With 16.9 percent, India held third place on the German wholesale markets in the grape trade, the last week of April. India held a significant position with the Thompson seedless grapes on the Frankfurt wholesale. The demand for grapes was generally low and could easily be satisfied with the available quantities.

Good quality and great taste
Especially white, seedless grapes with large berries were the focus of attention. Good quality and good taste were partly responsible for a successful result that matched the claims of the previous week. Many dealers hope for new input of the Egyptian table grapes season. This should bring new momentum in the market.

For more information: BLE Price Report table grapes (German)