South African Fuji apples have officially entered the market. According to traders, current pricing remains consistent with initial launch levels. Premium batches with bright, evenly striped skins are retailing at around $2.24 per box, while batches with lighter striping are priced between $1.82 and $1.96 per box. Earlier arrivals of South African Gala apples have also seen favorable sales. Traders note that the smaller fruit sizes are especially popular among parents purchasing for children, and sales are expected to pick up ahead of Children's Day. Chilean Fuji apples are also now available, priced slightly lower than their South African counterparts. Meanwhile, New Zealand Gala apples have experienced a price increase due to limited supply, with current prices reaching approximately $2.10 per box. Some market insiders believe that recent strong performance in apple sales is closely tied to the overall low arrival volumes and hope to see an accelerated sales pace moving forward.
Left: South African Fuji apples; Right: South African Gala apples
South African grapefruit prices have seen a slight decline compared to their initial launch last week. Traders report improved quality this season, with no frostbitten fruit, a major issue that impacted pricing and quality last year. This year's crop features predominantly large sizes (#35 and #40), although market demand continues to favor small- to medium-sized fruit.
Left: Egyptian oranges; Right: South African grapefruits
The imported orange market remains relatively stable. U.S. oranges are in short supply, keeping prices high at around $3.85–$4.06 per box. This is partly due to high tariffs on recent shipments. Egyptian oranges continue to maintain steady prices of $0.98–$1.05 per box, with quality comparable to previous years and no significant market fluctuations observed.
Currently, most imported grapes are sourced from Australia and Chile. This season, Chilean red grape arrivals are lower than usual, leading to a roughly 15% increase in prices. Traders indicate that the reduced volumes from both Chile and Peru have driven prices up but have also dampened sales momentum. Australian Crimson grapes are priced at about $1.54 per box, lower than the same period last year, largely due to recent arrivals not meeting quality expectations, prompting a price adjustment.
Left: Australian Crimson grapes; Right: Chilean red grapes
Durian volumes continue to increase post-holiday. The price of Thailand's Monthong A6 variety has dropped from $5.95 per box before the holiday to around $5.25 per box now. The price cut has helped improve sales, especially for premium-quality batches. In contrast, Vietnam's Kanyao durian remains in short supply, and prices have risen by approximately 10% over the past week. A3-grade fruit is currently priced between $2.17 and $2.31 per box.
Left: imported coconuts; Right: Thai durians
Yunnan blueberries, particularly in the 15 mm+ and 18 mm+ size ranges, are showing strong performance in both flavor and quality. Among them, the 18mm+ specification is reportedly sold out, reflecting high demand.
Imported coconuts have seen a slight uptick in arrivals this week, bringing prices down modestly. Large coconuts are currently selling for around $0.70 per box. However, traders warn that if market prices drop too far, tight supply from the production areas may decline again.
