Singapore Wholesale Fruit Market Update: Week 27, 2026

Slow wholesale movement continued, while lemons, melons and cherries remained under pressure.

The Singapore wholesale fruit market stayed slow in Week 27. Sales activity remained limited, and buyers continued to be cautious about taking heavy stock unless the item had a clear price advantage or stronger sell-through potential.

The biggest pressure point this week was South African lemons. Market intelligence suggests that around 10 to 12 containers are still sitting in Singapore cold rooms and moving slowly. With supply heavy and demand weak, lemon sentiment has turned softer, and buyers are likely to remain careful until stock clears.

Melon also came under pressure. Hami melon supply increased this week, and prices were cut sharply to move stock. Australian rockmelon and French Charentais melon also showed a softer tone, reflecting a market that is still highly price-sensitive.

Cherry did not improve as expected. Although there was earlier hope that stronger demand in the US domestic market might help support prices, the Singapore market remained weak. Buyers are still selective, especially for premium fruit where pricing is harder to push through.

Grapes remain uneven. The market continues to lack pre-packed 10 x 500g grape options, with China Shine Muscat being the main available line in that format. Australian grapes are available mainly as loose stock and are selling cheaper, while new USA grape arrivals are positioned at a much higher price point.

Citrus needs close watching beyond lemons. Egypt Valencia oranges are present, but quality has been poor. At the same time, market intelligence from Malaysia points to heavy South Africa Valencia availability, which may eventually flow into Singapore and add further pressure to the orange market.

On the firmer side, Ecuador pitahaya was the clearest item showing price support this week. Pome also widened with new New Zealand apple listings, including Rose, Pacific Rose, Dazzle and Envy apples, though overall buyer sentiment remains cautious.

Overall, Week 27 remained a weak and price-driven market. Supply is available across several categories, but demand is still slow. The key focus for buyers this week is stock discipline, careful selection by origin and quality, and watching closely for further pressure in lemons, melons, cherries and citrus.