While the South African stone fruit and grape marketing seasons in the Middle East are expected to wind down in the coming weeks, shipments of apples and pears have just begun. read more

Producentów owoców z RPA zaleca się poprawę konkurencyjności i zdolności adaptacyjnych w związku z zmieniającymi się warunkami handlu globalnego. Kwestię tę podkreślono podczas seminariów internetowych zorganizowanych przez Narodową Radę ds. Marketingu Rolnego (NAMC), skupiających się na świadomości eksportowej, zgodności z przepisami i efektywności łańcucha wartości. read more

Kenya's government is increasing its focus on value addition and local consumption of agricultural products as part of its industrial development strategy. Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the approach targets crops such as macadamia and avocado, with an emphasis on building. read more

Morocco is introducing a new measure to accelerate the diversification of its fresh tomato export destinations, as it heavily relies on the European market and faces ongoing trade tensions. A decree issued on March 5th establishes a subsidy of 750 dirhams [5.7 USD] per ton for... read more

This week, at the fruit market, some fruits that are still in the early stage of the season experienced slight price decreases due to higher arrivals, while a few fruits saw modest price increases due to reduced supply of competing products. Egyptian oranges were priced at read more

In 2025, Egypt saw an increase in its agricultural exports, with citrus fruits, especially oranges, being the top product shipped. The export volume of citrus exceeded 2.2 million tons, solidifying Egypt's position as the world's largest orange exporter for the sixth year in a row, surpassing competitors like Spain. read more

The supply of fresh produce in the Central African Republic is under strain due to the ripple effects of the security situation in the Sahel region and the ongoing war in the Middle East. Industry professionals are bracing for market disruptions, as the country relies heavily on imports for its fresh produce. read more

The Senegalese watermelon season began a few weeks ago, with lower yields than expected and a generally reduced supply in the European market due to the impact of weather conditions in South America. The Spanish season is also set to start in a few weeks. read more

The Moroccan avocado export campaign has come to an end, marking the conclusion of an "exceptional and very tough" season, according to Abdellah El Yamlahi, president of the Moroccan Avocado Association. Following the 2024/2025 season, when production and export volumes reached an all-time high. read more

Kenya's fresh produce sector, which is a significant source of rural livelihoods and foreign exchange, is currently experiencing challenges in exporting to the European Union (EU). This is due to compliance requirements, post-harvest inefficiencies, and regulatory changes impacting market access. The EU has imposed stricter pesticide regulations, which are contributing to these difficulties. read more

The end of Ramadan has increased the activity at Egyptian farms and packing houses, which are currently busy fulfilling and shipping orders in preparation for the Eid vacations. The demand for Egyptian oranges remains high in various markets, but the sector is also encountering significant challenges, described by Ahmed as a "crisis." read more

South Africa is aiming to develop a pistachio sector with an annual output of up to 60,000 tons and a 5 to 8 percent share of the global market within the next decade. The country could rank among the top six or seven producers worldwide. These plans were outlined at a growers conference. read more

Joachim Prinsloo of Sunreaped has noticed that it has been a great season for ginger in South Africa this summer. Despite heavy rainfall affecting road conditions, he has observed that ginger seems to be more extensively cultivated this season in the production areas he has travelled to. Joachim farms ginger in Kiepersol, Mpumalanga. read more

The Egyptian bell pepper season is taking place from December 2025 to the end of May, with increasing demand, even in markets that have not traditionally focused on Egyptian peppers. This information comes from Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. The exporter also highlights production deficits. read more

Wzrost eksportu bananów z Kamerunu w styczniu 2026 roku był wspierany przez większą produkcję i bardziej skoncentrowaną strukturę rynkową. Eksport osiągnął 27 674 ton w ciągu miesiąca, o 7 324 tony więcej niż w tym samym okresie rok wcześniej, co stanowi wzrost o 36 procent, według danych z Kamerunu. read more

Africa exported around 430,000 tons of avocados in 2025, with total volumes increasing by 16.7 percent, as reported by the FAO Tropical Fruits Market Review. The growth was fueled by demand in Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, as well as changes in logistics and market access. Morocco read more

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Po słabym występie Portu w Kapsztadzie podczas tegorocznych sezonów eksportu owoców pestkowych, winogron oraz jabłek i gruszek, eksporterzy zastanawiają się, czy najnowsze oświadczenia rządu dotyczące reformy kolejnictwa i logistyki zmienią cokolwiek.

After the poor performance of the Port of Cape Town during this year's stonefruit, table grape, and apple and pear export seasons, exporters are wondering if the latest statements from the government regarding its plans for rail and logistics reform will change anything. read more

South African fruit exporters are rerouting shipments that were originally intended for the Middle East to other markets such as the United Kingdom and Europe due to disruptions caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Terry Gale, the chairperson of the company, stated that this change in trade flows is necessary to navigate the current challenges. read more