Grapes and pomegranates in Russian market in the beginning of October

The worst sales in week 40 were observed for Italian grapes. More exactly – absence of sales all over the Russia. The market was full of grapes from all the producing neighbor countries like Moldova, Uzbekistan and Turkey which took it completely over. Turkish Sultana was effected as well, the price went down to almost Uzbekistani 1,80 US$/kg level but with that certain position could be kept. However there is a trend of further price decrease to 1,60 US$/kg for Sultana.
The situation remained stable, normal balance between offer and demand. Prices were in range 2,00 – 2,16 US$/kg.