Global Fruit Market Summary

• Peru's banana exports generated $103.5 million between January and August 2026, up 24.6% year on year, despite ongoing volume pressures. Fusarium Tropical Race 4 has been confirmed across more than 1,000 hectares in the Chira Valley, prompting biosecurity measures for 152 producers in Piura. Compliance costs could threaten smaller growers and increase the risk of farm abandonment. Colombia's banana sector faces further margin compression from flooding, wind damage, rising wages and currency volatility, while European retail price ceilings restrict producers' ability to pass on higher costs. Vietnam's banana exports reached $257.1 million, with China, Japan and South Korea among its key markets.
• Peruvian table grape shipments rose 114.2% to 3 million boxes early in the 2026/27 season, although El Niño-related heat has accelerated harvesting and reduced production in northern areas by an estimated 25-30%. The activation of remaining southern acreage will be important for determining future supply. California's grape season is progressing ahead of 2025 shipment levels, while Namibia has secured zero-tariff access for table grapes to China. In India, pruning is largely complete, but packaging costs, ocean freight and shipping-route disruptions remain key constraints for grape exporters.
• The blueberry market faces supply pressure from reduced Peruvian export forecasts and adverse orchard weather. Shipment volumes during weeks 41-53 will help determine the scale of Peru's export shortfall. Georgia's expanding production supports export growth, although its impact remains limited compared with major suppliers. India's blueberry market is growing, but high prices continue to restrict wider consumption, making the price gap between domestic and imported fruit an important indicator. Resilient Planasa blueberry varieties have maintained yields under difficult conditions, emphasizing the importance of protecting margins rather than pursuing expansion alone.
• Raspberry producers in Ukraine face increasing labor and energy costs, raising the risk of farm abandonment ahead of the 2027 contracting season. In Spain's Huelva region, production is expected to meet targets, subject to labor efficiency. The Philippines remains a major pineapple supplier, but future demand and price stability will depend partly on the recovery of harvests in Costa Rica and China.