Indicators February 2003 : banana, avocado, orange, grapefruit, easy peelers, litchi
Banana: Performance left much to be desired. Prices were down significantly as a whole in spite of supplies down overall in comparison with last year. Although exports were satisfactory, local demand did not display particular interest in banana, partly because the school holidays were staggered over the entire month. Avocado: Performance was most satisfactory as a whole in February. Under-supply became slightly more marked in spite of increasing quantities from Mexico and the arrival of the first Fuerte from Kenya. The average price thus beat the record level attained in January. Orange: The market was disappointing. The volumes available were similar to those of 2000/2001, with abundant quantities of Spanish Navelate making up for the decrease in supplies from Morocco and Tunisia. However, prices were distinctly lower as a result of weak interest in oranges and the pressure resulting from the fragility of the last batches of Naveline and Navel. Grapefruit: The half-term holidays caused the usual decrease in activity. But although it varied according to supply country, performance remained at a very good level thanks to the dynamism of Florida grapefruit sales. Easy Peelers: Market performance was remarkable once again, with price and volume increasing in the same proportions. The rate of sales was stimulated by the increase in quality resulting from the switch to Fortuna and ortaniques, stars of the end of the season. Litchi: The marketing of Madagascar litchis was already difficult in mid-January and worsened in February. The end of the season will probably be remembered as one of the worst for Madagascar in recent years, even though overall volumes were down. The general context was morose and the stocks accumulated sold very slowly because of lack of interest from distributors and consumers. Although distinctly affected by the poor sales of Madagascar fruits, South African litchis nevertheless did better on the market.
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
| Subjects: | E72 - Commerce intérieur, |
| Online Access: | http://agritrop.cirad.fr/513139/ http://agritrop.cirad.fr/513139/1/ID513139.pdf |
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