The average banana price decreased and traded on R13.24 per kilogram or R238 per 18kg box and is now 5% higher than a year ago. We still expect prices to remain on a relatively higher level until the end of the year due to supply that can remain under pressure, but it can dip in January.

Apple prices decreased to R13.50 while the pear price decreased to R15.12 per kilogram. The latest orange price remained sideways on R12.41 while the Avocado price decreased by 3% to R29.56 per kilogram and is now 34% higher than a year ago. Fuertes decreased to R41, Hass lower on R27, and Pinkertons on R32 per kilogram.

The average grape price dropped by another 9% to R32.28 per kilogram with volumes 22% higher week on week. Expect this price to remain in a downward trend and stabilize below R20 per kilogram in February next year. Pineapples traded higher at R11.51 and lemons increased to R9.76. Meanwhile, blueberry price dropped by 4% to R38.47 per kilogram.