Chilean sea-freighted cherries arrived on the market this week. The volume was relatively limited, and most were sold on the day of arrival, mainly through e-commerce channels. In terms of pricing, a 2.5kg × 2 (two-in-one) pack of Santina cherries is approximately ¥460 per box, with specific prices fluctuating according to arrival conditions. Traders noted that the overall firmness of this batch is good, though some batches show lighter color and less-than-ideal flavor.
Chilean Sea-Freighted Cherries
At present, the market is still dominated by air-freighted cherries, and their prices remain largely unchanged from last week: a 2.5kg two-in-one pack of Santina 3J cherries is still around ¥570 per box, and the 2.5kg small box is about ¥260–270 per box. Traders report that thanks to the generally superior quality of air-freighted cherries, sales have improved compared with last week. Air-freighted Rainier cherries in small boxes are priced at approximately ¥400 per box, and traders note that both the price and sales performance of this variety are more stable than other cherry varieties.
Chilean air-freighted cherries: Left: Santina; Right: Rainier
This week, Peruvian blueberries experienced a notable increase in sales, with prices rising by approximately ¥5–10 per box, now reaching a mainstream price of ¥90–105 per box. The improvement is mainly due to two factors: first, no new vessels have arrived recently, resulting in a tight supply; second, although Yunnan blueberries are gradually entering the market, their current prices remain high, making Peruvian blueberries more cost-effective and boosting demand.
Left: Peruvian blueberries; Right: Yunnan blueberries
Regarding Yunnan blueberries, the market is currently dominated by 15mm+ and 18mm+ sizes, while extra-large 20mm+ fruit is out of stock. It is understood that weather conditions in Yunnan caused frost damage to some of the extra-large fruit, reducing supply. Currently, 15mm+ blueberries are priced at approximately ¥125–130 per box, while 18mm+ blueberries have a wider price range depending on brand and source. In addition to Yunnan, blueberries from Sichuan and other regions are also available, resulting in significant price variation among domestic blueberries.
Durian arrivals increased significantly this week. Due to limited supply, prices for Vietnamese Kanyao durian rose sharply, with A3-grade fruit increasing from ¥270–280 per box in the first half of the week to ¥310–320 per box in the second half—an increase of around 15%. Vietnamese Monthong durian (A3 grade) is priced at around ¥420 per box, with relatively slow sales.
Left: Vietnamese Kanyao durians; Right: Chilean avocados
Chilean avocado arrivals also increased this week, leading to a drop in prices. The mainstream price for cardboard boxes is currently ¥105–110 per box. In addition to higher supply, traders say that demand from tea shops, a major buyer, has decreased with colder weather, further weakening overall demand. The quality of the arriving fruit remains stable.
Thai young coconut prices are mostly stable compared with last week. Traders note that due to continued weakness in the market, suppliers in producing areas have proactively reduced shipments, limiting arrivals, though overall prices are still unlikely to rise.
