FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES MIDDLE EAST
NOVEMBER 2014
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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.
2.
3.
Market Dynamics .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.
United Arab Emirates - Dubai ..................................................................................................... 1
1.2.
Oman .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ............................................................................................................ 1
Media .................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.
United Arab Emirates.................................................................................................................. 2
2.2.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ............................................................................................................ 2
2.3.
Oman .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Price Information ................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1.
Mango fruit juice and pulps ......................................................................................................... 4
3.2.
United Arab Emirates.................................................................................................................. 4
3.3.
Oman .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Exchange Rates .............................................................................................................................................. 8
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Introduction
This is the first report in what will become a series of monthly investigations into various markets in the
Middle East/GCC. The scope of the markets will be expanded over the course of 2015.
The initial focus is on fresh and dried mango as well as chilies in the GCC area. Additionally there will be
monthly comment on the global market for mango puree and juices. This comment should be viewed in
conjunction with the ITC Market Insider platform:
http://www.intracen.org/itc/market-insider/fruit-juices-pulps-and-purees/
Being the first of these reports, we would particularly ask for feedback. As the reports are filed, a clearer
picture will emerge of market trends and the ability to forecast market sizes and prices will improve.
1. Market Dynamics
1.1. United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Chilies are in high demand now the season is underway. United Araba Emirates chilies are at a high price
while there is also strong demand for Indian chilies which are favoured by customers.
There is little demand from Arab customers for mango, which is in short supply with most availability from
Indonesia and Kenya and only sporadic supply from elsewhere. These are sort after mainly by Western expats, who are prepared to pay the higher prices, but Africans are forced to wait until damaged fruits are
sold cheap.
While there is good demand for dried mango, it is rare to find and coming only from Thailand. The main
demand for dried mango is from Filipino ex-pats, with many bringing it into the country when they return
from home leave. A steadier, low-price alternative would be welcomed.
Now the market is getting into full swing, produce prices are gradually reducing from their early season
high. The likes of okra, tomatoes, onions, chilies, fresh leaves, eggplant, lemons, potatoes and oranges
are reliably strong sellers.
Other items that are now in season include beetroot, capsicum, cauliflower, cabbage, zucchini, broccoli,
snap peas, bitter melon and turnips and the increasing supply is creating satisfied customers who are
generally selecting goods by quality over price.
Beans are currently in short supply and facing strong demand.
1.2. Oman
The chili season has begun and prices are reasonable as Oman grows its own chilies, which are
supplemented by a few coming from Iran.
There are few mangoes in this market and those that are come from Pakistan and Indonesia. There is little
awareness and demand for them in the local market.
Dried mango is not available in Oman.
Overall, the Omani market is enjoying a good supply of seasonal fruit and vegetables such as broccoli,
chilies, okra, eggplant, pumpkin, zucchini, cantaloupe, turnip, tomato and bananas. Sales are strong with
customers happy to have access to the fresh produce predominantly from Salalah, known as the “salad
bowl of the Gulf”.
1.3. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
There are few mangoes in the market currently. The only ones available are from Egypt and Kenya and
they are very expensive. Dried mango is rarely found.
Chilies are also currently expensive in Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia. While there is a surplus of vegetables
from the local market at good prices, lemons are only from South Africa, Egypt and Turkey and tomatoes
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are currently commanding high prices equivalent to those experienced during the high demand of
Ramadan.
There are also, no fruits and vegetables available from Syria and Jordan, previously strong and regular
suppliers. Recent bouts of heavy rain have also helped keep prices high.
2. Media
2.1. United Arab Emirates
Dubai continues to focus on food hosting the ‘6th International Exhibition for Vegetables and Fruits in the
Middle East 2014’ in Dubai's World Trade Centre from 9-11 November. The event drew around 150
exhibitors from 26 countries, emphasising its place as global hub for fruit and vegetable trade due to its
strategic location as a transit point in the Gulf, as well as its modern facilities. According to the 2014 United
Nations Comtrade Report, over AED 3 billion in estimated imports of fresh produce were recorded during
the first half of 2014. At least 661 million kilograms of fruits and vegetables were imported to the Emirates
during the same period. (See reference 1)
The United Arab Emirates is a big import market of agri-food products, with an imports value that reached
US$ 15 billion in 2013. Thus, this country is positioned as the second largest importer of agri-food products
in the Gulf region with a share of 35% in 2013 after Saudi Arabia whose share reached 42%.
The total volume of agri-food products exported by Morocco to this destination reached 2,797 tons in 2013,
with an increase of 103% compared to 2011. The fruits and vegetables exports value to the United Arab
Emirates market reached US$ 3.6 million in 2013, with an increase of 106% compared to 2011 and 260%
compared to 2012.
The main products exported to this market are citrus. (See reference 2)
It is estimated that Abu Dhabi farmers will produce over 38,800 tons of produce during the 2014-2015
farming season, said a spokesperson of the Abu Dhabi Farmers Service Centre (ADFSC). This is up from
28,500 tons in the 2013-2014 season. The value of locally produced vegetables and fruits is expected to
grow by around 25% this year, compared with 2013. ADFSC is an Abu Dhabi government organisation
tasked with improving the farming sector in the emirate. (See reference 3)
A leading agricultural producer and exporter of banana products, Ecuador's export to the United Arab
Emirates reached 2,094 tons to the value of US$ 1.2 million in 2014.
The rise of urban population in the United Arab Emirates that is expected to reach 7.9 million by 2020,
according to the World Urbanization Prospects report, leading to the increase of the country's food market.
Furthermore, the World Bank projects the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's food market could
exceed AED 3.65 trillion (US$1 trillion) by 2030. (See reference 4)
125 companies from more than 25 countries will cater to the 5,000 visitors expected to the Middle East
Natural and Organic Products Expo (MENOPE 2014) in Dubai in the next two days. It is the Middle East’s
only niche expo for organic and natural products According to a Euro monitor study, the Middle East and
North Africa market for organic products alone would be US$120 million by 2017.
The exhibition is also supported by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
(IFOAM). Also participating are Dubai Municipality; Ministry of Agriculture of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia;
Saudi Organic Farming Association; and Department of Ayush, Indian Ministry of Health, besides other
international participants. (See reference 5)
The Dubai-based United Arab Shipping Company, the largest maritime shipping company in the Middle
East and one of the leading shipping companies in the world, announced its intention to expand its current
fleet of refrigerated containers. (See reference 6)
2.2. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Consumers have been hit hard in Saudi Arabia as the price of tomatoes has doubled from SR5 to SR10 a
kilogram over the past month. The rising prices have been attributed to a shortfall in the local harvest,
disruption of imports from Turkey through war-ravaged Syria, and the arrest of expatriate traders of the
commodity. Many shoppers are refusing to buy at the high prices.
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Traders at the central vegetable market said that prices would remain high for the next few days until the
local harvest production arrives. ‘We are waiting for the harvest from Al-Kharj near Riyadh.’
(See reference 7)
Saudization of the vegetable market is resulting in an estimated daily loss of SR4 million according to
Moatasem Abu Zinada, the chief of commission agents at the Jeddah Central Vegetable and Fruits Market.
The new stipulation is that non-Saudi customers are banned from buying in bulk and are only allowed to
buy two or three boxes of any product. The bulk of the SR150 to SR170 million worth of fruits and
vegetables imported to the Kingdom goes to the Jeddah Central market and about 50% of the customers
in the central market are expatriates. (See reference 8)
Israeli occupation authorities have barred ten truckloads of agricultural products from passing out of the
Gaza Strip at Kerm Abu Salem crossing due to an alleged dispute between the Israeli army and the
Ministry of Agriculture. The dispute is preventing the trucks and their cargo of 100 tons vegetables destined
for Saudi Arabia and West Bank to pass. (See reference 9)
Jordan's Department of Agriculture, Jordanian fresh fruit and vegetable exports in the first five months of
the year recorded increased to 373 thousand tons, a 12.7% increase over the same period a year ago.
Goods were exported to 44 countries, with the largest percentage going, about 80% of all shipments to
Arab countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The most exported products
were tomatoes, with 67% of the total, followed by lettuce, cabbage and sweet peppers. In fruit, peaches
accounted for about 46% of the total, and melons and watermelons, with 41%. (See reference 10)
Fruit producing companies from Greece are on a tour of the Gulf countries to seal deals with suppliers and
supermarkets. Their visit is part of their attempt to fill the void left by the Russian ban on agriculture foods
from European countries.
The trade delegation joined the Foodex Saudi 2014, the second food and beverage exhibition that took
place in Jeddah from November 17-20. The visit to Jeddah is part of a larger tour to promote Greek fresh
produce throughout the Gulf and has been co-financed by the EU. The 26 fruit producers come from the
northern regions of Greece that is home to 90 percent of the country’s fruit production. (See reference 11)
Saudi Arabia is the single-largest food market in the Gulf, accounting for more than 60% of the region’s
total food consumption but while it is the region’s largest food producer, representing 74.1% of total
production in the GCC, it imports more than US$14.2bn worth of food and beverage products each year to
meet its consumption demands. Currently, the Kingdom meets 35% of its domestic food demand. The
young demographic is becoming increasingly health conscious in response to the serious medical issues
so prevalent in Saudi Arabia – diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and obesity.
(See reference 12)
With obesity and diabetes levels rising in the Kingdom, many consumers are now taking up healthier
choices and doctors are recommending that people eat organically produced vegetables and fruits. (See
reference 13)
Annual hospitality exhibition, The Saudi International Food, Beverage & Hospitality Exhibition (HORECA)
was held for the 3rd year in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from November 18-20. HORECA. Fruits and
vegetables are included among a broad range of topics and businesses from food processing
technologies, skills and equipment, to packaging, frozen food, refrigeration, fisheries, milk products, meat
and poultry beverages and more. (See reference 14)
2.3. Oman
Dust storms, hail and intermediate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning battered Muscat and Sohar
recently causing damage and transport issues due to road closures. Snow also fell in Batinah farmers in
the region were more concerned about the damage to their crops that is likely to prevent them getting to
market. (See reference 15)
Tanzania hopes its deep historical ties with the Sultanate will encourage Omani companies to invest in
agriculture and mineral resources in the East African country. During her visit to Oman, the Speaker of the
National Assembly of Tanzania, Anne Makinda, told the Times of Oman that her country was keen to
promote opportunities for business between the two countries and asked local companies to consider
tapping into her country's rich resources, including a wide variety of crops. (See reference 16)
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3. Price Information
3.1. Mango fruit juice and pulps
Globally the mango juice market is under some supply pressure. Totapuri from India is in quite short supply
just now. This flavour occupies the central position in the mango juice market. It is considered as less
desirable than Alphonso but more appreciated that the so called ‘New World’ variants such as Kent and
Tommy Atkins.
At the time of writing, prices from India are at the following levels:
Origins
Concentration
Price
Transportation
India
Alphonso, aseptic puree, 17 brix
US$1450-1475/mt
CFR Rotterdam
India
Totapuri, aseptic concentrate, 28 brix
US$1200-1225/mt
CFR Rotterdam
India
Totapuri, aseptic puree, 14-16 brix
US$775-785/mt
CFR Rotterdam
Although ‘New World’ origins are off season, the last prices that were reported showed:
Origins
Concentration
Price
Transportation
Brazil
Tommy Atkins, aseptic concentrate, 28 brix
US$1200-1250/mt
FOB Brazil
Mexico
Tommy Atkins, aseptic concentrate, 28 brix
US$1050-1150/mt
CFR Holland in bulk
Brazil
Tommy Atkins/Palmer, ss aseptic, 14-16 brix
US$950/mt
FOB Paranagua
Colombia
Magdalena, aseptic concentrate, 28 brix
US$1250/mt
FOB Guayaquil
It is important to note that mango juice and puree prices from Brazil are usually higher due to strong
domestic demand.
Overall demand is steady but there is a clear expansion in origins bringing their local flavour of mango
juice and purees to the international market place. Over the past few years this expansion has depressed
prices for spot sales and clearly demonstrated the need to forge vertically integrated supply relationships.
3.2. United Arab Emirates
Item
Origin
Low price
(dhs)
High price
(dhs)
Variety
Size
Pack
Chilies
Long red chilies
Iran
15
15
Red
3 KG
1 box
Long green chilies
Oman
40
40
Green
10 KG
1 box
Green chilies
India
35
35
Green
4 KG
1 box
Green chilies
United Arab
Emirates
55
55
Light green
4 KG
1 box
Mango alphonso
India
25
25
6 PCS
1 box
Mango
Kenya
28
28
12 PCS
1 box
Mango r2e2
Australia
39.5
39.5
1 KG
Mango
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Item
Low price
(dhs)
Origin
High price
(dhs)
Variety
Size
Pack
Mango
Brazil
26
26
1 KG
Mango round
Kenya
16
16
1 KG
Mango kent
Egypt
22
22
1 KG
Mango (dried)
Thailand
150
150
3 KG
1 box
Apple green
USA
115
115
Green
138 PCS
Ctn
Apple kanzi
Holland
130
130
Kanzi
15 KG
Ctn
Apple pink rose
New zealand
11
11
Pink rose
1 kg
Apple royal gala
New zealand
13
13
Royal gala
1 KG
Apple green
Italy
170
170
Green
16 kg
Ctn
Apple red
USA
140
140
Red
100 PCS
Ctn
Apple fuji fancy
China
62
62
Fuji fancy
100 PCS
Ctn
Apple jazz
New zealand
13
13
Jazz
1 KG
Apple
Iran
9
9
Avocado
Kenya
30
30
Acorn squash
Iran
10
10
Awla/amla/gooseberri
es (not a.)
India
7
7
1 KG
Arvi
China
33
33
10 KG
Ctn
Banana
Philippine
45
45
13 KG
1 box
Broccoli
Oman
7
7
Green
1 KG
Bitter melon
Bangladesh
45
45
Green
13 KG
Ctn
Beans
Iran
35
35
Green
8 KG
1 box
Bnana
India
3
3
Green
1 KG
Baby marrow
Iran
12
12
Green
20 KG
Ctn
Beet root
Iran
10
10
Red
2 KG
Ctn
Chikoo
India
15
15
1 BOX
Cantaloup
Oman
40
40
8 PCS
Ctn
Coconut
India
23
23
25 PCS
Ctn
Cauliflower
Iran
19
19
6 KG
Ctn
Cabbage
Iran
13
13
Green
12 PCS
Bag
Cucumber
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
55
55
Green
12 KG
Ctn
Celery
China
8
8
1 KG
1 box
Capsicum (peppers)
India
20
20
8 KG
Ctn
Drumstick
India
40
40
Green
10 KG
1 box
Eggplant
Iran
30
30
Black
10 KG
Ctn
Eggplant jumbo
Oman
25
25
Black
18 KG
Ctn
Fresh leaves
United Arab
Emirates
8
8
4 KG
1 beg
Grapefruit
India
43
43
5 KG
1 box
Dried mango
5
40 PCS
1 box
Green
12 PCS
Box
Green
10 KG
Ctn
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLE MIDDLE EAST
Item
Low price
(dhs)
Origin
High price
(dhs)
Variety
Size
Pack
Garlic
China
40
40
8 KG
Ctn
Green bean
Iran
13
13
2.5 KG
Ctn
Guava
Egypt
7
7
15
1 BOX
Iceberg lettuce
China
20
20
Green
6 PCS
Ctn
Kiwi
Itali
25
25
30 PCS
1 box
Lemon
China
30
30
10 KG
Box
Long pakoda
Iran
40
40
Red
12 KG
Box
Lettuce
Iran
20
20
Green
8 KG
Ctn
Mandarin
China
37
37
1 BOX
Mashrums
China
40
40
4 KG
Nectarines
Jordan
28
28
3 KG
Orange
Lebanon
20
20
36 PCS
Ctn
Onion
Iran
18
18
12 KG
Ctn
Okra
Oman
40
40
12 KG
Ctn
Pomegranate
Egypt
22
22
12 PCS
Ctn
Pineapple
India
22
22
7 PCS
Ctn
Potato
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
3.5
3.5
1 KG
Ctn
Pear
China
8
8
1 KG
1 box
Pumpkin
Oman
9
9
10 KG
1 box
Papaya
Oman
6
6
1 PCS (Middle size)
Papaya
India
23
23
6 PCS
Parval
Bangladesh
26
26
3.5 KG
Potato
Bangladesh
42
42
18 KG
Rambutan
Vietnam
24
24
1 BOX
Strawberry
Egypt
112
112
10 KG
Sweet potatoes
Pakistan
42
42
10 KG
Suran
India
26
26
10 KG
Ctn
Sweet pepper
Iran
25
25
4.5 KG
1 box
Turnip
Oman
16
16
8 KG
Tangerine
Pakistan
25
25
6 KG
1 tray
Tomato
Jordan
18
20
10 KG
Ctn
Taro
India
26
26
5 KG
Ctn
Water melon
Oman
2.5
2.5
1 KG
Zucchini
Oman
40
42
10 KG
Red
Red
Red
1 box
Ctn
3.3. Oman
Item
Origin
Low price
(riyal)
High price
(riyal)
Variety
Size
Chilies
Chilies
Oman
2
2
6
Green
1 kg
Pack
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLE MIDDLE EAST
Item
Origin
Low price
(riyal)
High price
(riyal)
Variety
Size
Pack
Iran
2.2
2.2
Light
green
1 kg
Mango totapri
Pakistan
4
4
Green
42 pcs
Box
Mango freightie
Pakistan
8.2
8.2
Green
12 kg
Box
Mango alphonso
India
4
4
Green
6 psc
Box
Not available
X
X
X
X
X
X
Apple
Iran
1
1
Yellow
40 pcs
Ctn
Apple pink rose
New zealand
11.5
11.5
Pink rose
148 pcs
Apple fuji fancy
China
10
10
Fuji fancy
100 pcs
Avocado
Turkey
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
4
4
Green
12 pcs
Ctn
2
2
Green
10 kg
Ctn
Awla/amla/goosebe
rries (not a.)
Dubai
1.4
1.4
1 kg
Arvi
China
5
5
10 kg
Ctn
Banana
Philippine
6
6
14 kg
1 box
Broccoli
Oman
0.5
0.5
Green
1 kg
Bitter melon
Oman
6
6
Green
10 kg
Beans
Oman
0.8
0.8
Green
1 kg
Baby marrow
Oman
0.6
0.6
Green
1 kg
Ctn
Beet root
Oman
1.2
1.2
Red
1 kg
Ctn
Cantaloup
Oman
3
3
4 pcs
Ctn
Coconut
India
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
Oman
4
4
22 kg
Ctn
6
6
6 kg
Ctn
2.5
2.5
6 kg
1 bag
7
7
20 kg
Ctn
India
1.5
1.5
Egypt
1.2
1.2
Black
6 kg
Ctn
2
2
Black
20 kg
Ctn
3.5
3.5
4 kg
1 box
Garlic
Oman
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
China
4
4
8 kg
Ctn
Gawar
Oman
3
3
10 kg
Ctn
Green bean
Oman
1.2
1.2
Guava
Egypt
1.2
1.2
2 kg
1 box
Iceberg lettuce
China
2.5
2.5
Green
6 pcs
Ctn
Kiwi
Italy
5
5
6 kg
1 box
Lemon
Lebanon
7
7
16 kg
Box
Long pakoda
India
2
2
4 kg
Box
Chilies (long)
Mango
Dried mango
Acorn squash
Cauliflower
Carrot
Cucumber
Capsicum
(peppers)
Eggplant
Eggplant jumbo
Grapefruit
7
Green
Ctn
1 kg
Green
1 kg
Green
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLE MIDDLE EAST
Item
Low price
(riyal)
Origin
High price
(riyal)
Variety
Size
Pack
Orange
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Onion
Pakistan
4
4
20 kg
Ctn
Okra
Oman
3.5
3.5
10 kg
Ctn
Paprika
Egypt
3.2
3.2
8 kg
Pomegranate
11
11
5
Pear
Egypt
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
Africa
Pumpkin
Papaya
Lettuce
0.6
0.6
Green
10
10
120 pcs
Ctn
13 kg
Ctn
5
7 kg
Ctn
5.7
5.7
4 kg
1 box
Oman
3
3
6 kg
1 box
4
4
12 pcs
4.8
4.8
8 kg
Strawberry
Oman
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
9
9
8 kg
Sweet potatoes
Lebanon
2.5
2.5
7 kg
Sweet pepper
Iran
3.5
3.5
Snap pea
Oman
1
1
1 kg
turnip
Oman
0.3
0.3
1 kg
tangerine
Pakistan
3
3
4 kg
1 tray
Tomato
Jordan
3.5
3.5
8 kg
Ctn
Taro
India
7.2
7.2
6 kg
Ctn
Potato
Potato
Red
1 kg
Red
Red
8 kg
1 box
1 box
3.4. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Item
Low price
(riyal)
Origin
High price
(riyal)
Variety
Size
Pack
Chilies
Short green chilies
Pakistan
45
45
Green
5 kg
Box
Long green chilies
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
30
30
Green
8kg
Bag
Long green chilies
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
70
70
Green
15 kg
Box
Long green chilies
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
4
5
Green
1 kg
Bag
Mango
Egypt
22
25
4 big pieces
Box
Mango
Kenya
40
40
9 pieces
Box
Mango (frozen)
Egypt
8l
10
1kg
Pack
Apple green
France
120
120
Green
18 kg
Ctn
Apple red
Chile
100
100
Red
17 kg
Ctn
Apple red
Italy
100
100
Red
17 kg
Ctn
Apple red
France
105
105
Red
17 kg
Ctn
Mango
Mango (other)
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FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLE MIDDLE EAST
Item
Low price
(riyal)
Origin
High price
(riyal)
Variety
Size
Pack
Apple green
Italy
170
170
Green
17 kg
Ctn
Apple fuji
China
55
55
Fuji
100 pcs
Ctn
Avocado
Kenya
35
35
Green
12 pcs
Box
Banana
Yemeni
10
10
2 kg
Bag
Banana
USA
50
50
13 kg
Box
Broccoli
Spain
45
45
Green
8kg
Box
Beans
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
40
40
Green
8 kg
Box
Beet root
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
14
15
6 kg
Bag
Carrot
Turkey
25
25
10 kg
Bag
Carrot
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
18
20
12 kg
Bag
Cantaloup
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
15
20
3-4 pcs
Ctn
Cauliflower
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
20
20
6 small
pieces
Ctn
Cauliflower
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
25
25
6 pieces
Ctn
Cabbage
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
10
12
Green
6 pcs
Bag
Cucumber
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
20
20
Green
5 kg
Ctn
Cucumber
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
60
60
Green
20 kg
Ctn
Capsicum (peppers)
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
5
5
Green
1 kg
Bag
Eggplant
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
20
25
Black
10 kg
Ctn
Grapes
Lebanon
25
25
Green/red
4 kg
Basket
Grapes
Turkey
35
35
Green
5 kg
Basket
Grapefruit
Turkey
35
40
8 kg
Box
Garlic
China
35
35
0.900 g
Ctn
Garlic
China
25
25
7 kg
Bag
Ginger
China
150
150
9 kg
Ctn
Green bean
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
5
5
0.750 g
Box
Guava
Egypt
8
9
1.5 kg
Box
Kaka
Spain
20
20
16 pieces
Box
Kiwi
Italy
20
20
23 pieces
Box
Lemon
Egypt
30
30
10 kg
Bag
Lemon
Turkey
35
35
10 kg
Ctn
Lettuce
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
5
5
1 kg
Bag
Mandarin
Turkey
20
20
2.5 kg
Box
Nectarines
Jordan
10
10
0.750 g
Pack
9
10 packs
Green
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLE MIDDLE EAST
Item
Low price
(riyal)
Origin
High price
(riyal)
Orange
South africa
45
45
Onion
Egypt
18
Onion
Egypt
Onion
Variety
Juice
Size
Pack
72 pcs
Ctn
18
10 kg
Bag
6
6
3 kg
Bag
USA
10
10
2.5 kg
Bag
Okra
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
40
40
12 kg
Ctn
Pomegranate
Egypt
40
40
Red
20 pcs
Ctn
Pomegranate
Yemeni
75
80
Red
15 kg
Ctn
Pineapple
Phillipines
50
50
Big
7 pcs
Ctn
Pineapple
South africa
45
45
Small
8 pcs
Ctn
Potato
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
10
1
5 kg
Bag
Potato
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
5
5
1.5 kg
Bag
Pear
Turkey
35
35
32 pieces
Box
Pumpkin
USA
10
10
4 kg
Bag
Red beet root
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
50
50
10 kg
Ctn
Spinach
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
4
4
1 kg
Pack
Pumpkin
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
25
25
3 pieces
Ctn
Papaya
Oman
6
6
1 pcs (middle size)
Strawberry
Egypt
10
10
0.75
Sweet pepper
Egypt
9
10
Yellow
1 kg
Sweet pepper
Egypt
9
10
Red
1 kg
Sweet potatoes
Egypt
7
742
1,5 kg
Ctn
Tomato
Jordan- syria
50
5020
8 kg
Basket
Tomato
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
150
150
20 kg
Ctn
Taro
India
50
50
10 kg
Bag
Water melon
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
2
2
1 kg
Zucchini
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
30
30
10 kg
White
Small
Big
Small
Pack
Ctn
Exchange Rates
We will track the relevant exchange rates for the GCC and expand as additional markets are included.
US$
US$
AED/DHS
n/a
SAR
3.67
Source: XE Currency 26 November 2014. http://www.xe.com
10
OMR
3.75
0.384
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLE MIDDLE EAST
References
1.
Dubai becoming a true global hub for fruit and vegetables 19 November 2014
http://www.freshplaza.com/article/131273/Dubai-becoming-a-true-global-hub-for-fruit-and-vegetables
2.
Morocco participates for first time at "World of perishables" exhibition in Dubai 10 November 2014
http://www.freshplaza.com/article/130693/Morocco-participates-for-first-time-at-World-of-perishablesexhibition-in-Dubai
3.
Abu
Dhabi
fruit
and
vegetable
production
rises
23
November
2014
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/society/abu-dhabi-fruit-and-vegetable-production-rises-1.1414023
4.
Dubai Chamber and Pro Ecuador help cement trade relations 14 November 2014
http://www.freshplaza.com/article/131030/Dubai-Chamber-and-Pro-Ecuador-help-cement-traderelations
5.
Natural and organic products expo begins in Dubai 26 November 2014
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display
1.asp?section=nationgeneral&xfile=data/nationgeneral/2014/november/nationgeneral_november260.x
ml
6.
United
Arab
Shipping
Company
reveals
expansion
plans
11
November
2014
http://www.freshplaza.com/article/130765/United-Arab-Shipping-Company-reveals-expansion-plans
7.
Skyrocketing
tomato
prices
hit
households
2014 http://www.arabnews.com/news/659861
8.
Vegetable market losing millions following limits on purchases by expats 5 November 2014
http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/655291
9.
Israeli Authorities Prevent 100 Tons of Vegetables from Exporting out of Gaza 24 November 2014
http://www.imemc.org/article/69825
|
Arab
News
13
November
10. Jordan’s
horticultural
exports
up
12.7%
11
November
http://www.freshplaza.com/article/129981/Jordans-horticultural-exports-up-12.7-procent
2014
11. Greek fruit traders
visit
Gulf
to
sell
fresh
produce
22
November
2014
http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20141122225157
12. 7 things about Saudi Arabia’s F&B industry that every foreign investor should know 20 November
2014
http://www.zilzar.com/index.php/news/newsdetail/261
13. Organic food gaining popularity among health conscious 4 November 2014
http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/654706
14. Saudi-horeca 18-20 November 2014 http://10times.com/saudi-horeca
15. Freak
rain,
hail
and
dust
storms
hit
Oman
8
November
http://www.timesofoman.com/News/42388/Article-Freak-rain-hail-and-dust-storms-hit-Oman
2014
16. Tanzania seeks Omani investment in agriculture and minerals 26 October 2014
http://www.timesofoman.com/News/41787/Article-Tanzania-seeks-Omani-investment-in-agricultureand-minerals
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