The average banana price dropped by another 11% to R7.95 per kilogram or R143 per 18kg box and is now 36% higher than a year ago when it traded just below R6. The fact that prices remained relatively elevated compared to last year is due to 25% less volumes on the markets compared to last year. I however think that …
Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 05 Febryary 2024
The national average calf price for calves between 200 and 250 kilograms has further increased and is trading at R35.25 per kilogram with “Out-of-hand” sales now at R36.82 per kg. Lighter calves between 160 and 200 kilograms have increased to R34.41 while heavier calves between 250 and 300 kilograms have decreased to R31.83 last week. Bulk calves averaging 222kg are …
Weekly Vegetable Market Overview | 05 February 2025
The average national price of potatoes has dropped by a massive 16% to R63.74 per 10kg, due to 29% more volumes sold on the markets. Last week, large potatoes traded at R71, medium potatoes at R60, and smalls at R43 per 10kg. In terms of variety, Mondial prices decreased to R61, while Sifra prices dropped to R67 per 10kg. …
Weekly Grain Market Overview | 05 February 2025
The white maize spot price drops to R6,510 per ton, with the July’25 contract also dropping to R5,080. The yellow maize price drops to R5,460, with the July’25 price now at R4,422 per ton. The soybean spot price drops to R9,400, with the May’25 price dropping to R8,290 per ton. The sunflower spot price drops to R9,950 per ton, with …
Weekly Grain Market Overview | 29 January 2025
The white maize spot price has decreased week on week to R6,930 per ton, while the Jul’25 price has risen to R5,011. The yellow maize price has risen week on week to R5,755, with the Jul’25 price now at R4,511 per ton. The soybean spot price has increased week on week to R9,525, while the May’25 price has risen to …
Weekly Livestock Market Overview | 29 January 2024
The national average weaner calf price for bulls between 200 and 250 kilograms remained high as expected, rising to R34.72 per kilogram, with “out-of-hand” sales now at R35.24 per kg. Lighter bulls between 160 and 200 kilograms traded at R33.97, while heavier bulls between 250 and 300 kilograms rose to R32.87 last week. The average price in Limpopo also traded …
Weekly Fruit Market Overview | 29 January 2025
The average banana price dropped by 17% to R8.91 per kilogram or R160 per 18kg box and is still 31% higher than a year ago when it traded just below R7. The fact that prices remained relatively elevated compared to last year is due to 23% less volumes on the markets compared to last year. We are however expecting prices …
Weekly Vegetable Market Overview | 29 January 2025
The average national price of potatoes has dropped to R75.77 per 10kg, reflecting a 5% decrease from the previous week. Last week, large potatoes traded at R87, medium potatoes at R72, and smalls at R51 per 10kg. In terms of variety, Mondial prices decreased to R75, while Sifra prices rose to R78 per 10kg. The average price for Class …
Weekly Fruit Market Overview | 22 January 2025
The average banana price dropped, as expected, to R10.71 per kilogram or R193 per 18kg box and is now 17% higher than a year ago. This drop in price was due to volumes that increased by 13% week on week with most of the pack houses now on full capacity again. The price can stay in a downward trend over …
Weekly Vegetable Market Overview | 22 January 2025
The average national potato price increased to R79.57 per 10kg, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous week. Last week, large potatoes traded at R93, mediums at R75, and smalls at R52 per 10kg. Variety-wise, Mondials increased to R86, while Sifras increased to R77 per 10kg. The higher price was due to about 13% lower volumes that came into …
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