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Oranges, lemons and mandarins in Russian market at the beginning of October 2008
Russia
Tuesday 07 October 2008
The shortage of oranges became stronger in comparison with last week. Therefore prices have gone up. Argentine fruits were sold on 1,205 US$/kg level. South African – from 1,28 US$/kg up.
The sales were active only in Saint-Petersburg. Prices were in range 1,54 – 1,60 US$/kg and the sales were even done per brand what was rather seldom for Russian market. The winner was “Sunflower” brand – 1,60 US$/kg.
The first Turkish lemons have started from expensive 2,11 US$/kg level in the beginning of the week. But, during next 3 days, prices went down to 1,69 US$/kg and sales in Moscow were stopped despite of not large quantities available.
Unlikely lemons Turkish Okitsu mandarins started from lowest position on the market – 1,615 US$/kg and had some demand as market for these citrus products was good in general.
Argentine Murcott was sold on 1,845 US$/kg. The same variety from South Africa – on 2,00 US$/kg.
