Singapore Wholesale Fruit Market Update – Week 19, 2026

Slow Market Continues as Oversupply Pressures Blueberries and Citrus

The Singapore wholesale fruit market remained soft in Week 19, with slow takeaway and selective buying across most categories. Overall sentiment continues to be supply-led rather than demand-led, as importers and wholesalers manage excess stock, quality concerns, and cautious customer demand.

Several categories are facing clearance pressure, especially China blueberries and Valencia oranges. At the same time, early-season USA cherries remain expensive despite more supply entering the market.

Blueberries Remain Under Oversupply Pressure

China blueberries continue to be heavily supplied in the market, keeping prices under pressure. With excess availability, buyers are selective, and the category is still struggling to regain stronger price support.

USA strawberries remain relatively stable, but demand is not especially active. In the current slow market, buyers are focusing more on quality, freshness, and reliable rotation rather than volume buying.

Citrus: Valencia Overstock Continues, Lemons Ease

Citrus sentiment remains weak. Valencia oranges continue to be oversupplied, with a large portion coming from previous shipments. Importers are sorting through older stock and clearing at lower prices to reduce inventory pressure.

Lemon supply has improved, which is helping to soften prices from earlier firmer levels. This is a shift from previous tightness, and the market is now seeing more availability.

Premium USA navel oranges are still holding better than general citrus lines, supported by brand and quality, but buyers remain cautious.

Cherries: More USA Supply, But Still High-Priced

USA cherry supply is increasing, but prices remain high as the season is still in its early stages. Buyers are interested, but movement is selective due to the premium pricing.

Spain cherries are also present in the market, but arrival quality issues have affected confidence. For cherries, quality will remain a key factor in determining how quickly the market can absorb new supply.

Grapes Stay Brand- and Spec-Driven

Grapes continue to be driven by variety, brand, and specification. Premium Australian lines such as Autumn Crisps are still able to hold strong prices, especially where quality and branding are clear.

However, the middle of the grape market is more price-sensitive. Buyers are not chasing volume broadly, and demand remains selective outside of premium or well-supported lines.

Pome Market Stable to Slightly Softer

The pome category is stable to softer this week. South African green apple and Granny Smith lines showed some softening across matched counts, while China pear lines remained relatively steady.

The Week 19 quote mix is narrower than Week 18, suggesting that apples and pears are not the main demand drivers this week. Buyers are maintaining selective cover rather than building heavy positions.

Market Outlook

The Singapore wholesale market is still lacklustre heading into the next trading week. Oversupply remains the key issue for China's blueberries and Valencia oranges, while buyers are cautious on items with quality concerns or older stock.

Premium items with strong quality, brand support, or early-season appeal can still hold value, but the broader market remains price-sensitive. For now, wholesalers are expected to continue focusing on stock rotation, quality control, and selective buying.