This week, prices of imported avocados, blueberries, and Xinjiang plums rose significantly due to reduced supply. At the same time, Vietnamese durian arrivals are increasing, with prices lower than last week, and the first batch of Cambodian durians has entered the market.
Peruvian avocados are at the end of their season, and supply is tightening. Prices have been climbing steadily over the past ten days, with the sharpest increases seen in plastic-framed fruit. Paper-box avocados (#22 and #24) have risen from several dozen yuan per box two weeks ago to the current ¥120–130 [US$16.80–18.20], with some high-quality batches reaching ¥140 [US$19.60]. Plastic-framed avocados are now priced around ¥270–300 [US$37.80–42.00] per box, compared with ¥150 [US$21.00] earlier in the season. Traders report that overall quality remains stable. Although some fruit shows uneven skin color or slight discoloration, the flesh quality is good, and overall performance is better than the same period last year. With the market strengthening, sales have been smooth for the past two weeks.
Left: Peruvian blueberries; Right: Peruvian avocados
Blueberry supply remains limited. Domestic availability is low, and arrivals from Peru are insufficient to meet demand, driving prices upward. Peruvian blueberries sized 14mm+ or 16mm+ are selling at around ¥120 [US$16.80] per box, about 10% higher than last week. Larger 20mm+ fruit is priced at ¥130–140 [US$18.20–19.60] per box, depending on berry quality. Some traders note that the fineness of many batches has been inconsistent, likely due to variety differences.
Left: Cambodia durians; right: Vietnam durians
Imported durian volumes increased compared with last week, led by Vietnam. Greater supply and lower prices have attracted more buyers, with traders noting that many customers currently favor lower-priced fruit. Thai Monthong durians (A6 size) are selling for around ¥750–780 [US$105.00–109.20] per box, while Vietnamese Monthong (A6) is priced at ¥650–680 [US$91.00–95.20] per box. Both are down from last week, when Thai fruit was over ¥800 [US$112.00] and Vietnamese fruit was over ¥700 [US$98.00]. Cambodian Monthong durians also arrived in small quantities, with A6 fruit selling at around ¥680 [US$95.20] per box.
Thai longan prices remain generally stable, though sales are slow. Traders explain that the abundant domestic longan supply is reducing demand for Thai imports.
Left: Chilean Ambosia apples; Right: Xinjiang Plums
Xinjiang plums are in short supply, and prices continue to rise. A 2kg paper-box pack is currently priced around ¥60 [US$8.40], up ¥5–10 [US$0.70–1.40] from last week. Traders estimate Xinjiang's plum production is down by roughly 60% this season, with many orchards in southern Xinjiang already finished harvesting. Prices are expected to remain firm until supply from northern Xinjiang enters the market. Sales remain smooth despite reduced volumes.