Global Fruit Market Summary

• Global banana supplies are expected to remain high through November before increased rainfall potentially reduces production in November and December. Colombian growers face lower output, adverse weather and rising operating costs, prompting calls for higher prices despite Fairtrade price increases. European demand remains strong, particularly in France, where bananas lead fruit consumption by volume.
• Peru's blueberry production forecast for 2026-27 continues to decline due to adverse weather, smaller berries and lower yields. Chile is recording modest growth as growers adopt newer, more resilient varieties. Export patterns are also shifting toward European markets as the United States becomes less prominent.
• Spanish citrus production is showing a modest recovery, but competition from South African imports during the domestic harvest continues to pressure prices and market share. Reports of prohibited pesticide residues in some imports have prompted calls for regulatory reviews and potential trade adjustments.
• In Nigeria, demand for imported apples and strawberries remains strong despite the country's potential to expand domestic production. Limited government support, transport disruptions and inadequate storage infrastructure continue to constrain local strawberry production, sustaining dependence on imports and elevated import expenditure.