The average banana price decreased by 2% to R9.86 per kilogram or R176 per 18kg box and is now 38% higher than a year ago with the current volumes about 16% lower than a year ago. The lower volumes are due to less imports from Mozambique and the political tension they have there. The expectation is for prices to increase …
The average national price of potatoes increased by about 5% to R64.74 per 10kg with 6% less volumes sold. Last week, large potatoes traded at R79, medium potatoes at R60, and smalls at R40 per 10kg. In terms of variety, Mondial prices increased to R67, while the Sifra prices increased to R65 per 10kg. The average price for Class …
The national average weaner calf price for calves between 200 and 250 kilograms has picked up slightly, now trading at R34.22 per kilogram, with “Out-of-hand” sales slightly down to R34.98 per kg. I wonder if the small increase is possibly due to more tax purchases. Lighter calves between 160 and 200 kilograms rise to R34.02, while heavier calves between 250 …
The white maize spot price rises to R5780 per ton, with the Jul’25 price dropping to R4370. The yellow maize price decreases to R4875, with the Jul’25 price dropping to R4185 per ton. The soybean spot price drops to R8630, with the May’25 price rising to R7950 per ton. The sunflower spot price drops to R9120 per ton, with the …
The national average weaner calf price for calves between 200 and 250 kilograms has continued to decrease as expected and is now trading at R33.76 per kilogram, with “Out-of-hand” sales sideways at R35.62 per kg. Lighter calves between 160 and 200 kilograms are decreasing to R33.22, while heavier calves between 250 and 300 kilograms dropped to R31.68 last week. Bulk …
The average banana price jumped as was expected and increased by 14% to R10.02 per kilogram or R180 per 18kg box and is now 36% higher than a year ago with the current volumes about 22% lower than a year ago. The expectation is still that the price can increase until the middle of March due to lower volumes expected. …
The average national price of potatoes increased by about 6% to R61.44 per 10kg with 17% less volumes sold on the markets the past week. Last week, large potatoes traded at R74, medium potatoes at R57, and smalls at R78 per 10kg. In terms of variety, Mondial prices increased to R59, while the Sifra prices increased to R63 per …
The white maize spot price drops to R5350 per ton, with the July ‘25 price also falling to R4406. The yellow maize price drops to R4900, with the July ‘25 price now at R4129 per ton. The soybean spot price drops to R8510, with the May ‘25 price dropping to R7911 per ton. The sunflower spot price drops to R9500 …
The average banana price jumped as was expected and increased by 11% to R8.82 per kilogram or R159 per 18kg box and is now 33% higher than a year ago with the current volumes about 18% lower than a year ago. The expectation is still that the price can increase until the middle of March due to lower volumes expected. …
The average national price of potatoes dropped again by 9% to R57.82 per 10kg and was due to 9% more volumes sold on the markets. Last week, large potatoes traded at R67, medium potatoes at R54, and smalls at R36 per 10kg. In terms of variety, Mondial prices decreased to R55, while Sifra prices dropped to R61 per 10kg. …
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