China import market: slow sales

In the weeks after the Chinese New Year, the Chinese import usually slows down. Currently, prices have returned to average price levels. There is a shortage of avocados from Chile on the Guangzhou import market in the South of the country. As a result, a box of Chilean avocados is sold for 270 Yuan (38 euro), sharp increase compared to the 180 Yuan price it had last week.

Prices and the rate at which they sell remain the same as they were last week with popular items. However, there is is not enough durian to go around, prices are fluctuating around 650 yuan per box.

A large sized white dragon fruit variety goes on sales for 180 yuan, whereas the fruit's red variety is sold at 170 yuan. Zespri's golden kiwifruit is sold for 240 yuan, and the brand's green variety is sold at 100 yuan per box. Blueberries are traded at 150 yuan, but the quality of the fruit can be soft at times. There are all sorts of apples on sale. A large box of American red apples sets one back 580 Yuan, and they are sold quickly. Polish apples are sold around 230 Yuan and sales are not up to full speed yet.

Premium South African grapes are traded for 120 yuan per box. There are different quality seedless Red Globes available. Best ones are sold around 135 Yuan per box. Peruvian Red Globes are sold around 180 Yuan and the quality is stable.