The Mid-Autumn Festival is driving an increase in fruit sales. According to traders, while the price hike for imported apples and citrus fruits has been modest, their sales have picked up speed. The current two-week period marks the peak time for traders to stock and distribute fruits for the festival.
The first batch of Chilean avocados for this year has also arrived, although in small quantities. The quality is stable, with prices around ¥140 per box. Meanwhile, sales of Peruvian avocados have slowed over the past two weeks due to continued arrivals of inconsistent quality, impacting both sales and market conditions. The #22 variety is priced at around ¥110 per box. Traders anticipate that future shipments of Chilean avocados may further influence the Peruvian avocado market.
Left: Xinjiang crabapples; Right: Australia mandarin gift set
Chilean conference pears have been available for about half a month, but their sales have slowed, with prices lower than during the same period in previous years. Traders attribute this to the recent launch of Chinese pears, which has caused the price of Chilean pears to drop by approximately 20%. The quantity and quality of the Chilean pears are similar to previous years, though slightly lower, but the competition from local Chinese pears has led to a sluggish market.
Left: Chilean conference pears; Right: Chinese Qiuyue pears
Among other imported fruits, Peruvian blueberries continue to arrive in small volumes, with a slight price increase. Imported pineapples, in contrast, have seen reduced arrivals and higher prices compared to previous years, leading to recent stock shortages.
Peruvian blueberries
On the domestic front, seasonal fruits are gaining popularity, particularly Mid-Autumn Festival staples such as seedless pomegranates, Qiuyue pears, and Fuyou persimmons. Other in-demand seasonal offerings include Shine Muscat grapes, Xinjiang plums, and Dali winter jujubes. Xinjiang crabapples, in particular, saw an increased arrival this week and have become a key focus for many traders.