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OVERVIEW GLOBAL TABLE GRAPE MARKET Namibia and South Africa are now shipping their table grapes to the European market, while the North American market is mainly supplied by Peru, Chile and California. At the beginning of the overseas season, Namibia and South Africa started remarkably late. This is currently resulting in a more limited supply of grapes in Europe and therefore higher prices. This is expected to change in January, when more table grapes will arrive and prices should stabilize. In North America, there seems to be a greater pressure on prices. In China there is a shifting demand from imported products to the domestic production. ....
âThe Namibian Flame have a good size and flavour, as do the Early Sweet and Prime The Namibian and early South African grapes are starting to arrive in the UK now. According to Karen Cleave from Richard Hochfeld the fruit is looking very nice. âThe Namibian Flame have a good size and flavour, as do the Early Sweet and Prime. Although the seasons are between 7-10 days late it is a nice start to the Christmas season to have a good fresh supply of grapes.â Karen remarks that the European supply was extended this year in particular with grapes from Spain. The Greek supply was difficult with mixed quality and less white in storage. ....