In the second week of 2025, a gradual uptick was observed in the activity levels on regional trade platforms for fruits and vegetables, though not yet reaching the benchmarks set before the holiday season. The market's pulse was dictated by the interplay of produce availability and regional price fluctuations.
Carrots led the supply volume, with prices on an upward trajectory, a trend observed across five nations, including Egypt's 2025 carrot harvest. White cabbage, onions, and potatoes also registered robust activity, with the latter two experiencing high demand. A potential shortage of seed potatoes in Ukraine could pose challenges to future availability.
In the fruit sector, apples stood out, with active sales noted from four countries. Morocco's increasing appetite for imported apples further buoyed demand. Persimmons, grapes, and mandarins also enjoyed considerable turnover, alongside active sales of pomegranates and lemons.
Price trends exhibited regional disparities. In Ukraine, the cost of white cabbage, carrots, onions, and greenhouse cucumbers was on the rise, a continuation of pre-holiday patterns. However, greenhouse tomato prices saw a decline. Sweet peppers experienced a price hike, as did cauliflower and broccoli, while the price of greens remained unchanged.
Conversely, Uzbekistan witnessed a downturn in prices for greenhouse vegetables, onions, and carrots. Mandarins were traded at lower prices post-holidays, whereas pears became pricier, and the price range for apples tightened.
Egyptian exporters, in a bid to bolster their market presence, slashed prices on mandarins and lemons, a strategic move aimed at enhancing competitiveness and market expansion.
The trading platforms recorded participation from ten countries, with Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Iran, Egypt, and Poland leading in the volume of offers.
Source: East Fruit
