Market News Service

The Floridian grapefruit market has remained tense. Deliveries have developed but have kept a level below the average and stocks have continued to be very moderate. Demand for this product has remained stable, satisfactory and in line with supply. Hence, prices have kept a stable and firm level. However, the Mediterranean grapefruit market has continued to be very competitive. Turkish volumes have remained heavy and exporters seem to focus more on the West European market (Germany, Netherlands). Furthermore, Israeli volumes have come back to a level above the average. Thus, prices have remained low and the price bracket has widened