This week, imported durian prices rose sharply as supply declined. At the same time, high-quality imported oranges are selling briskly, while stone fruit from the United States and Spain continues to arrive on the market.
Among imported oranges, traders report that South African Cambria and Witkrans oranges are performing the best. Prices are close to last year's levels, though the supply of premium-quality batches is lower than in previous seasons. Cambria oranges show a wide price range: top-quality fruit sells smoothly at ¥260–¥270 (US$36–US$38) per box, while lower-grade fruit is priced below ¥200 (US$28). Blood oranges and sweet oranges are moving more slowly. Australian oranges also show large price differences depending on quality—high-grade fruit with good appearance and flesh sells at ¥270–¥290 (US$38–US$41) per box, while those with blemished peels sell for under ¥200 (US$28). Several traders noted that orange sales have picked up recently, especially for premium varieties, possibly driven by demand ahead of the new school term.
Left: South African Cambria oranges; Right: South African lemons
Imported lemon prices remain firm. High-quality South African lemons are selling for around ¥290 (US$41) per box, while those with slightly green skin are priced at about ¥270 (US$38). Chilean lemons are also priced higher, averaging ¥270 (US$38) per box. Traders say limited production is keeping lemon prices stable this year.
New Zealand apple prices have rebounded. Queen apples have risen from ¥310–¥320 (US$44–US$45) per box to ¥340–¥350 (US$48–US$49), while some premium brands remain stable. Overall, apple sales are accelerating.
Left: Metis plums from Spain; Right: American Midnight Rose Plums
Supplies of American stone fruit and Spanish Metis plums are gradually increasing. Among U.S. plums, the pluot is currently the best-seller, while Midnight Rose plums are also performing well, though available in smaller volumes.
Durian prices have climbed significantly compared with last week. Thai durian is at the end of its season, with supply becoming increasingly scarce. Prices for A6 Monthong durians have risen from ¥650–¥680 (US$91–US$95) per box last week to over ¥800 (US$112) per box, with sales remaining brisk. Vietnamese Monthong durians are entering the market in small volumes, but prices are also high due to overall limited supply. A3 fruit is selling for around ¥400 (US$56) per box, while A6 sizes exceed ¥700 (US$98).
Left: Thai Monthong durians; Right: Vietnamese Monthong durians
Peruvian blueberries continue to arrive, with prices holding steady or slightly lower. Mainstream prices for sizes 16mm+ are around ¥80 (US$11) per box. On the domestic side, firmer 18mm+ Yunnan blueberries are priced similarly, also at about ¥80 (US$11) per box, and are selling well.
Left: Yunnan blueberries; Right: Xinjiang plums
Xinjiang prunes' overall price change is not big, 4 catties about ¥40–¥45 (US$6–US$6.30) per piece. Some traders said that last week and the first half of this week, prunes were selling well, but from mid-week onwards, arrivals increased significantly, slowing down the pace of sales in the second half of the week.