A first batch of imported Spanish plums had failed to reach the market by Friday last week due to a delay at the Customs Inspection. The plums will now have to compete with similar products currently on the market, ie American 'Dragon Egg' plums and plums produced in China.
A large-scale transportation of American plums by sea is already under way. There has been a slight increase in the rotting rate of the plums. With the addition of a large amount of domestic fruits going onto the market, sales are not going as swiftly as hoped. Prices hover around 100 RMB.
At the same time, Xinjiang's Sud du France plums are going on sale. Because the plums are sweet and to the taste of Chinese consumers, sales are going well. The price on the Shanghai market is currently at 80 RMB.
With these two varieties taken into account, Spanish plums are facing a grim sales situation when they do reach market.
In addition, the orange price has gone up again this week. The Australian variety Late Lane has gone on sale with a price of over 300 RMB. South African oranges also reach prices of 80 RMB per case. It should also be said that the long summer on the Chinese market this year surely brings market opportunities for imported oranges.
In addition, the orange price has gone up again this week. The Australian variety Late Lane has gone on sale with a price of over 300 RMB. South African oranges also reach prices of 80 RMB per case. It should also be said that the long summer on the Chinese market this year surely brings market opportunities for imported oranges.