During the first half of the week, limited cherry arrivals fell short of market demand. However, supply improved on Thursday, leading to a better buying atmosphere compared to last week. This week saw the arrival of cherries from Australia, Chile, and Argentina. Traders noted that the overall quality of cherries is excellent.
Prices for Chilean cherries decreased by 10–15% compared to last week. Santina cherries in 2×2.5KG packaging are priced at approximately ￥730–￥780 per box, while the 2.5KG package costs around ￥350 per box. Royal Dawn cherries in 2×2.5KG packaging are priced at about ￥650 per box. Santina remains the most popular variety due to its familiarity in the market and its good firmness.
Argentinean cherries
Chilean cherries are available in all sizes, from 2J to 4J, with 2J sales performing best. Some new varieties, such as Sweet Aryana, have also entered the market, alongside Lapins cherries. Australian cherries have also arrived, although in smaller quantities. Traders report that this year's production is relatively large, and the current prices are competitive. Argentine cherries in 2.5 kg packages are priced similarly to Chilean cherries, with good firmness in the arrivals.
As the volume of Peruvian blueberries increases, prices have slightly decreased. The more common price range is ￥90–￥95 per box, while premium brands priced at ￥110 per box or higher are considered relatively expensive. Overall quality is good. Although the arrival of Yunnan blueberries remains limited, they are affecting the sales of Peruvian blueberries.
Left: Australian peaches; right: domestic blueberries in small cups
Due to limited arrivals, Yunnan pure-sweet blueberries have maintained a stable price of about ￥140 per box. Alongside conventional packaging, an increased variety of small, exquisitely packaged cups is available compared to last year, resulting in higher prices.
Grapefruits from southern South Africa have arrived, priced at about ￥170 per box. Dealers report good firmness, with prices comparable to previous years. Fujian grapefruit prices are stable, with a slight increase, although sales are slow due to cooler temperatures.
Left: French apples; Right: South African grapefruits
The prices of imported avocados remain high due to limited arrivals. In contrast, Chinese avocados are priced lower but have seen good sales recently due to improved quality compared to last year.
French Gala apple prices have dropped by 10–15% compared to their initial launch last month. Traders report that prices are similar to the same period last year, with quality comparable to American apples. While the first arrivals sold well, sales slowed in subsequent weeks.
Left: Chinese avocados; Right: South African pears
Imported durian arrivals have decreased compared to last week, but prices remain stable. Kanyao A3 durians are sold for about ￥450, Vietnamese Monthong for about ￥1100, and Thai Monthong for ￥1300–￥1400. Sales have been slow recently.
Left: Dandong strawberries; Right: Guangxi kumquats
Guangxi-produced Rong'an kumquats have entered the market. Traders note that the peak gift-giving season at year-end has yet to begin, and the initial high price has resulted in slower sales. Due to the popularity of crisp honey kumquats during last year's Spring Festival, more growers and sellers are involved this year, leading to expectations of slightly lower prices.