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

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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

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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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