GCC Produce Prices Fall Up to $13 as Jeddah Port Congestion Eases
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Updated · Fruitnet · Jul 14
GCC Produce Prices Fall Up to $13 as Jeddah Port Congestion Eases
1 articles · Updated · Fruitnet · Jul 14
Summary
Week 28 brought broad price corrections across GCC fresh produce markets as more predictable container releases at Jeddah improved supply flow and reduced recent volatility.
China-origin navel oranges saw the sharpest reset, dropping $3-$13 across major locations; bananas in Dammam fell to $16.53 from $18.67, while lemons and Chilean kiwifruit also declined on heavier arrivals and quality variance.
Jeddah dwell times remain elevated, but steadier clearance cycles are curbing the artificial price spikes that had hit wholesale markets in recent weeks.
Domestic logistics still keep pressure on landed costs, with empty return trips raising trucking premiums into Riyadh and Dammam and a shortage of high-cube reefer containers worsening supply-chain strain.
The market is now shifting from supply-shock management to cost optimisation, with importers urged to focus on inland distribution efficiency and faster turnover as longer sea transits continue to affect quality.