The Singapore wholesale fruit market remained weak in Week 23, with demand staying slow across most categories. Importers are cautious with new arrivals as they manage inventory risk, especially ahead of the school holiday period, when more families travelling overseas may further dampen local consumption.
Overall Market: Slow Movement, Softer Sentiment
This week’s market was not driven by stronger demand. Instead, activity was mainly supported by selective new arrivals such as USA cherries, USA Valencia oranges, New Zealand apples, China fragrant pears, USA strawberries, Australia rockmelon, Spain Charentais melon and Pinkglow pineapple.
Most comparable SKUs were stable to softer week-on-week. USA cherries, China Lychee King, Crimson Red grapes, Pinkglow pineapple and Ecuador Pitahaya all moved lower, while USA donut peach was one of the few items that moved higher.
Singapore Wholesale Market Situation Week 23, 2026
Blueberries: Plenty of Supply, But Jumbo Sizes Are Tight
Blueberry supply remains heavy, with Egyptian blueberries still available in the market. However, jumbo-size blueberries are limited. Morocco jumbo blueberries are currently positioned as the more premium option, while China jumbo blueberries are mainly available up to around 18mm.
This means buyers are not facing a general blueberry shortage, but larger-size premium fruit is harder to secure.
Hami Melon: Sudden Supply Crunch
China Hami melon saw a sharp supply change this week. After two weeks of abundant supply, availability dropped suddenly, creating a supply crunch. This is one of the clearest supply shifts in the market for Week 23.
Citrus: More Lemons, Softer Prices
Lemon supply has increased, and prices have eased from the earlier high of around S$35 to about S$30–S$32. USA Valencia oranges also appeared in the quotation file, but overall citrus demand remains cautious.
Grapes: Australian Grapes Under Pressure
Australian grape prices softened, especially for sea-shipment fruit. While premium Autumn Crisps lines remain brand-driven, the broader grape market is weaker. Crimson Red grape also moved lower week-on-week.
Pome: Envy Apples Softer in Sentiment
New Zealand Envy Apple quotes were stable in the sheet, but ground sentiment is weaker. Softer demand and cheaper Malaysia-channel Envy apples in the market are putting pressure on actual selling prices.
New Zealand Rose, Dazzle and Pacific Rose apples added more supply variety this week, while China Fragrant Pear was the main China pear line quoted.
Premium Fruit Also Moving Slowly
Even premium seasonal items such as USA cherries and Spain peaches are moving slowly. This reflects the broader cautious mood in the wholesale market, where buyers remain selective and are avoiding heavy stock positions.
Takeaway
Week 23 remains a buyer-selective market. Supply is available across many categories, but demand is weak and price sensitivity is high. Importers and buyers should continue to manage inventory carefully, especially for fast-moving or premium seasonal fruit where takeaway remains slow.