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Week 2 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Cherry sales remain weak as Chinese-produced blueberries arrivals increase

Since New Year's Day, the market for Chilean cherries has continued to underperform, with sales remaining sluggish. In previous years, the market typically experienced a downturn for 3–4 days after New Year's Day before gradually recovering. However, this year, weak demand has persisted for a longer period. Some traders noted that large volumes of Chilean cherries began arriving in mid-to-late December last year, leading to a rapid decline in prices. While the initial price reduction spurred active purchasing, traders have since adopted a more cautious approach, and consumer market demand has slowed. With existing cherry stock still available, buyers have reduced their purchasing volume and frequency. The current market trend remains uncertain, and traders are closely monitoring sales over the next week, as the two weeks leading up to the Spring Festival typically mark the peak purchasing period. Regarding available varieties, Santina and Lapins dominate the market. Some traders mentioned that future shipments of Chilean cherries will consist mainly of Lapins.


Left: Chilean cherries; Right: Chinese blueberries

Chilean blueberries began arriving in mid-December. The quality of these blueberries has been reported as good, with prices lower than Peruvian blueberries. The supply of Peruvian blueberries has gradually decreased, but their quality remains stable, and prices have risen recently. Depending on the variety and brand, prices range from approximately ¥80 to ¥120 per box. Peruvian blueberries are expected to remain on the market until March.

Meanwhile, the supply of Chinese blueberries has significantly increased. Traders report that blueberries produced in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guangdong are of good quality and taste. Among these, Yunnan blueberries are priced higher, with sweet varieties popular in the market. For example, 15mm+ Yunnan blueberries sell for around ¥150 per box, while 18mm+ are priced between ¥180 and ¥210 per box. In contrast, Guangdong blueberries sell for ¥120 to ¥140 per box and are performing well in the market. Yunnan blueberries, however, are selling more slowly due to their higher prices.


Left: Chilean nectarines; Right: Malaysian fresh Musang King durian

Chilean white nectarines have been on the market for some time, but the current arrival volume remains limited. Traders indicated that the early-season prices were consistent with previous years and that the quality has been good. A new shipment is expected to arrive over the weekend, and future price trends will depend on the supply volume.

Imported durians are arriving in small quantities, with Vietnamese Kanyao dominating the market compared to Thai durians. Malaysian fresh Musang King durians are available at lower prices due to limited supply. Overall, durian sales remain slow.

As the Spring Festival approaches, many traders and brands have launched various apple gift boxes for the festive season.