This week, arrivals of Chilean cherries continued to increase. With prices dropping further, buyers' wait-and-see sentiment has diminished. Some traders reported that average daily cherry sales reached 70–80% this week, a clear improvement from last week's roughly 60%, which at times was even lower. Prices across all sizes have declined compared with last week: two-in-one packs generally fell by about ¥80–100 per box (US$550-690), while smaller boxes saw more modest reductions. At present, the Santina variety remains in ample supply, with 2J sizes the most popular.
Left: Rainier; Right: Santina
Rainier cherries, which entered the market in small quantities last week, saw a slight increase in supply this week. This year's opening price is reported to be just over ¥2,000 per box (US$13,800), lower than last year's ¥2,600–2,700 (US$18,000-18,600). The second-week price drop is also larger than in previous seasons. Traders noted that although the overall fruit quality is good, pricing remains conservative given the current purchasing environment.
The reference prices for some mainstream varieties are as follows: Santina (2.5kg × 2, two-in-one) 3J approximately ¥700-710 per box (US$ 4,830-4,900); Santina (2.5kg) 3J approximately ¥340-350 per box (US$ 2,350-2,420); Rainier (2.2kg × 2, two-in-one) 3J approximately ¥1300 per box (US$ 8,970). According to traders, overall cherry quality this week is better than the same period last year, with firm fruit and no major issues. Combined with lower prices than last year, sales have been smooth.
Left: French apples; Right: Australian mangoes
Australian mangoes have now entered the market, with first-grade fruit priced at just over ¥400 per box (US$2,760), down roughly 20% from more than ¥500 per box (US$3,450) during the same period last year. Traders noted that this year's arrivals show better firmness and overall quality than last year's.
Left: Peruvian blueberries; Right: Chinese blueberries
Blueberry arrivals are relatively limited this week. Fewer Yunnan blueberries have come in, though there is a relatively larger supply of specialty-packaged fruit. Prices for Peruvian blueberries remain stable, with mainstream prices ranging from ¥100-120 per box (US$690-830), depending on brand and quality. Traders expect a significant increase in Peruvian arrivals next week, at which point only high-quality fruit will sell easily.
Left: Peruvian avocados; Right: Vietnamese durians
Regarding avocados, early arrivals of Peruvian fruit have begun, currently priced at around ¥130 per box (US$900), with soft, tender flesh. Chilean avocado prices remain steady at approximately ¥145 per box (US$1,000).
New Zealand multi-brand apple gift boxes continue to be available. As demand for gift boxes typically declines after the holiday period, they are now being sold at more favorable prices, and their strong value-for-money performance has supported sales.
Left: New Zealand apple gift boxes; Right: Dandong strawberries
Imported durians are still mainly Vietnamese Monthong. A6 sizes are currently out of stock, while A3 sizes are priced similarly to last week. The market is primarily supplied with B-grade fruit, while A-grade durians remain relatively limited.
The price of Thai young coconuts has risen slightly in recent days. Depending on brand and weight, large fruit now sells for approximately ¥40-55 per box (US$280-380), up from ¥30-40 per box (US$210-280) two weeks ago.
Left: Gannan navel oranges; Right: Yunnan rock sugar oranges
Among domestic fruits, Dandong strawberries have entered the market, with prices comparable to previous years. Within the citrus category, Yunnan rock sugar oranges and Gannan navel oranges are the major varieties. Supply of Yunnan rock sugar oranges is currently larger, and small volumes of Gannan navel oranges have arrived, with traders noting that the fruit is still relatively moist at this early stage.
