Chilean cherry prices fluctuated this week, varying based on the quantity and quality of arrivals, and experienced a slight rebound later in the week. The overall price fell by about 10% compared with the previous two weeks. Taking Santina as an example, 2J and 3J classes with 2 x 2.5kg specifications are sold at approximately ¥620-¥680 per box, and some brands are slightly higher than ¥700 per box. In contrast, the overall price in the previous two weeks was above ¥700 per box. The 2.5kg specification is about ¥340 per box. According to traders, cherries have been arriving in succession recently, but the market sales volume and speed are less than the arrival volume. Although there are more people in the market, purchasing behavior remains relatively conservative. Additionally, some traders mentioned that sea freight containers will arrive at the port next week, which is also a reason why some buyers remain on the sidelines.
Rainier cherries
The arrival volume of Rainier cherries increased this week, with prices lower than the same period last year. Even within the same price range, differences in color and glossiness are evident. The 3J-class 2 x 2.5kg specification is priced at about ¥700, while the 2.5kg specification is sold at approximately ¥400, ¥80–¥100 higher than regular varieties. In previous years, prices were over ¥800 and ¥500, respectively. Traders highlighted that the current arrivals have good hardness, and smaller boxes (2.2kg, 2.5kg) are particularly popular.
Left: Australian cherries; Right: Argentine cherries
Argentine cherries are priced at about ¥320 per box. Traders stated that the arrival volume this year is large. Compared with the past, Argentine cherries have a better fruit surface and fewer defects this year, resulting in better prices and sales than last year. There have not been many Australian cherries arriving in the past two weeks, and the overall price is lower than in previous years. Some traders mentioned the lack of hardness in the early arrivals, which has impacted the price.
The price of Australian mangoes has dropped significantly, and the current selling price is lower than in previous years. According to traders, the aroma of Australian mangoes is not as good as in previous years, and the ripeness of the mangoes is relatively high. Since the main sales area is the northern market, the high ripeness shortens the shelf life and affects sales.