Singapore Wholesale Fruit Market Update – Week 28, 2026

More U.S. grapes and stonefruit are arriving, but the Singapore market remains slow and highly selective.

The Singapore wholesale fruit market remained quiet in Week 29. Demand has yet to show a broad improvement, and importers continue to manage their purchasing carefully to avoid carrying excessive inventory.

The main development this week came from increasing supply. More U.S. grapes and stonefruit are entering the market, while pre-packed Egyptian grapes have also started appearing, with additional volume expected next week.

Despite the wider product selection, buyers remain cautious. Price, freshness, pack size and expected selling speed continue to influence purchasing decisions.

Grapes: U.S. supply expands as Egyptian arrivals approach

U.S. grape availability increased noticeably this week, with a broader selection of green, black and red varieties entering the quotation sheet. New varieties included Ivory, Golden Crunch, Sugar Drop, Sugar Crunch, Midnight Beauty and Ruby Rush.

This wider programme gives buyers more options, but the additional supply is entering a slow market. Importers and wholesalers will need to monitor movement carefully, particularly for premium varieties and larger programmes.

There are also signs of pre-packed Egyptian grapes entering Singapore. More Egyptian supply is expected next week, which should further widen the selection available to retailers and wholesale buyers.

The additional arrivals may create more competition between origins. Eating quality, freshness, packaging and realistic pricing will be important as buyers compare U.S. and Egyptian programmes.

Stonefruit: more arrivals, but buying remains selective

Stonefruit supply also increased during Week 29.

Canadian Lapin and Skeena cherries were newly quoted, while U.S. donut peaches and additional plum and plumcot programmes entered the market. New lines included Flavour Gator plum, Flavour Grenade plumcot and Summer Punch plumcot.

The increase in arrivals gives the market a stronger seasonal selection, but demand remains selective rather than broad-based. Buyers are likely to focus on fruit with good condition, attractive appearance and a price point that allows stock to move quickly.

Some repeated stonefruit lines softened during the week. Dapple Dandy plumcot moved lower, while Summer Punch plum remained stable.

With more fruit incoming, importers are expected to remain conservative and avoid overcommitting until market movement improves.

Citrus: lemon pressure continues

South African lemon quotations remained unchanged at S$25.00 across the main counts. However, ground market observations showed lemon prices trading as low as S$23.00.

The difference between the quotation sheet and the observed market level indicates that stock pressure remains. In a slow market, sellers may need to adjust below quoted levels to encourage movement and clear inventory.

Australian Royal Honey Murcott mandarins were also newly quoted this week, adding another citrus option for buyers.

For lemon suppliers and importers, the market remains highly price-sensitive. Stock condition and selling speed should be watched closely while supply continues to outweigh demand.

Berries and avocados: selected lines move lower

Berry pricing was mixed but generally stable to softer.

U.S. strawberry prices were maintained, while selected Peru and Zimbabwe blueberry lines eased slightly. New Australian blueberry and Peru blueberry specifications also entered the quotation sheet, broadening the available range.

Australian Hass avocado also moved lower for the repeated premium 28-count line. This reflects the wider market situation, where buyers remain cautious, and softer pricing may be needed to support movement.

Market outlook

Week 29 remains a supply-led market rather than a demand-led market.

More U.S. grapes and stonefruit are arriving, while Egyptian pre-packed grapes are expected to add further supply next week. At the same time, lemon prices remain under pressure, and importers continue to manage their orders conservatively.

For buyers, the wider selection may create opportunities, especially where increasing supply produces more competitive pricing. However, careful attention should still be given to arrival condition, pack format and expected sell-through.

For suppliers, the Singapore market continues to value fresh, well-presented produce, but pricing must remain realistic. In the current environment, the right volume and timing are just as important as the product itself.

At 3YY Fresh, we continue to monitor wholesale arrivals and market movements to support fair dealing and better-informed fresh produce trading from farm to market.