Domestic topfruit prices firmed by low supply
The prices of apples are 23% and pears 18% higher than last year on South Africa's domestic market, notes fresh market analyst Dr Johnny van der Merwe.
Lower volumes are as a result of successive hail over some 2,500 hectares in the mountains above Ceres as well as in the Langkloof.
The average price per kilogram for apples is R8.25 and for pears R7.85.
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