French market, March 2005 : indicators. Banana, avocado, orange, grapefruit, easy peelers, litchi, mango, sea freight
Imbert E., Hébrard V., Gerbaud P., Bright R.. 2005. Fruitrop (English ed.) (123) : p. 8-17.
Banana: The market performed well once again, concluding a very good first quarter. Nevertheless, supplies returned to average levels after two months of marked shortfall. Domestic demand was lively especially because of the significant deficit of competing produce. Exports were also dynamic as a result of the shortage of dollar and Canary Island bananas. Avocado: Performance was comparatively satisfactory. The increase in the volumes sold made up fairly precisely for the fall in the average monthly price. But the trend was very different from one variety to another. The market for 'Hass' was satisfactory thanks to slightly short supplies and relatively satisfactory demand, especially from mid-month onwards. In contrast, the large quantities of green varieties available caused a marked, steady decrease in prices, which were right down at the end of the month. Orange: Market performance was fairly satisfactory. The average monthly price increased markedly whereas the supply shortage was fairly small, especially during the first part of the month. However, these good overall results hid a distinct, disturbing market situation at the end of the month. Demand had been active but slowed substantially because of a fairly general worsening of the quality of the fruits supplied. Grapefruit: The market balance became more delicate as the supply shortage was less serious than in preceding months (concentration of shipments from Florida to the EU and an increase in the rate of Israeli exports). However, the average monthly price remained very strong. Although the performance of fruits from Mediterranean origins was satisfactory, it was less so for standard produce from Florida. Easy peelers: In contrast with forecasts, the market was very generously supplied. Spanish supplies continued to be ample in spite of the serious losses caused by frost. Demand was healthy until the middle of the month. The price of good quality produce increased and reached a very satisfactory level. I
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- Imbert Eric — Persyst / UPR GECO