Chinese market
Arrivals to China fall 19% week-on-week in week 2
Arrivals are down 19% week-on-week and 66% year-on-year. Chile is the main destination for shipments, and prices are rising for sizes 18 to 24.
During week 2 of 2026, the Chinese market registered the arrival of 17 containers, all originating from Chile. This marks four consecutive weeks without arrivals from Peru. Volume has maintained a downward trend since week 51, with slight but continuous reductions week after week.
Compared to the previous week, arrivals were 19% lower, while compared to the same period last year, the drop reached 66%. In this context, Chile remains the only significant source for supplying the market during the week analyzed. Expectations are focused on the start of the Peruvian highlands season, which could modify the observed volumes and increase the figures in the coming weeks.
Regarding prices, the market showed an upward adjustment compared to the previous week. Prices registered increases of around 50% to 60% for sizes 18 to 24, reflecting a change in the dynamics of available supply.
Against this backdrop, André Vargas indicated that, with the gradual release of cherries and the natural adjustment of stocks, the market begins the new year with a more balanced price base. Looking ahead to 2026, performance will be determined by the ability to anticipate critical periods, operate with high-quality fruit, and maintain an accurate understanding of the Chinese trade calendar, while also considering competition from other fruits, such as cherries.
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