Bananas are trading higher at R12.23 per kilogram or R220 per 18kg box. While supply remains tight, we’re currently at the upper end of the price range. I expect prices to dip this week due to softer demand, with further declines likely toward the end of the year as volumes pick up.

Apple prices increased to R11.67, and pears rose to R11.43 per kilogram. We’re now out of season for many fruits, which could keep prices elevated until year-end.

Oranges saw a price hike to R8.41, with most producers wrapping up their season. I expect orange prices to stay high until February 2025.

Avocado prices held steady at R21.83 per kilogram, despite an 18% rise in volumes week-on-week. Fuertes dropped to R28, Hass remained at R16, and Pinkertons decreased to R20 per kilogram. Prices are expected to climb and peak in January before dropping sharply in February as the new season begins.

Table grapes dipped to R52.27, and I expect prices to remain elevated until significant local volumes start arriving in December.

Pineapples traded higher at R12.87, while lemons increased to R5.85. Meanwhile, blueberries saw an 18% drop, now trading at R59 per kilogram. Expect more blueberries on the market, which could push prices down in November and December.