Fresh Market Digest | Week 7, 2026
This Week 7 market report analyses fresh fruit wholesale prices across Europe’s major produce hubs: Spain’s Mercamadrid, Greece’s OKAA, Germany’s BLE, and France’s Rungis. This report provides essential market intelligence for the winter fruit campaign, with a focus on the evolution of the citrus and pip fruit categories.
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Spain’s wholesale fruit market: Mercamadrid
The highlights in Mercamadrid this week:
● Citrus transition: Early-season Navelinas are phasing out to make room for late-season varieties like Lane Late and Navel Late.
● Mandarin premium: Orri mandarins continue to command a significant premium over finishing Nadorcott and Clemenvilles.
● Pip fruit stability: Apple and pear prices remain resilient, supported by steady controlled-atmosphere (CA) storage outflows despite rising energy costs.
Citrus prices
|
Variety |
Week 6 (€) |
Week 7 (€) |
Change |
Market status |
|
Navelina |
0.73 |
0.78 |
+6.8% |
Season ending; volumes dropping |
|
Navel |
1.29 |
0.96 |
-25.6% |
High availability as mid-season peaks |
|
Lane Late |
1.39 |
1.48 |
+6.5% |
Entering market with strong demand |
|
Navel Late |
1.49 |
1.42 |
-4.7% |
Stable supply |
|
Nadorcott |
1.98 |
1.54 |
-22.2% |
Price correction as supply peaks |
|
Clemenvilles |
1.52 |
1.59 |
+4.6% |
Tightening supply; late-season transition |
|
Orri mandarin |
2.89 |
2.62 |
-9.3% |
High-end leader; slight seasonal easing |
|
Primafiori lemon |
1.40 |
1.49 |
+6.4% |
Firming prices |
The citrus market is currently defined by a varietal handover. While Navelinas are seeing a small price bump as they exit, the arrival of Lane Late is drawing significant buyer interest. The most notable movement is the 22% drop in Nadorcott prices, signalling that the market is now well-supplied with mid- to late mandarins. Lemons remain strong, as the Primafiori season benefits from steady demand.
Pip fruit prices
|
Variety |
Week 6 (€) |
Week 7 (€) |
Change |
Market status |
|
Golden apple |
1.66 |
1.67 |
+0.6% |
Steady |
|
Granny Smith |
1.68 |
1.67 |
-0.6% |
Static pricing; consistent demand |
|
Pink Lady |
2.10 |
2.10 |
= |
Premium pricing holds firm |
|
Ercolini pear |
2.55 |
2.50 |
-1.9% |
Slight easing |
|
Conference pear |
1.91 |
1.94 |
+1.5% |
Very stable |
The pip fruit sector remains the anchor of the market, showing minimal volatility. Pink Lady apples maintain their status as the premium benchmark. The Conference pear remains the volume leader in domestic consumption, with a negligible price increase, suggesting a balance between storage releases and demand.
Greece’s wholesale fruit market: OKAA (Athens)
The highlights in the Athens market this week:
● Orange stability: Navel oranges remain stable despite their mid-season peak, indicating balanced supply and demand.
● Mandarin correction: Nova mandarins firm up in price as peak volumes level off, while Page varieties see minor softening.
● Apple consistency: Zero price movement across major apple and pear varieties reflects a highly disciplined storage release strategy.
Citrus prices
|
Variety |
Week 6 (€) |
Week 7 (€) |
Change |
Market status |
|
Navel |
0.60 |
0.60 |
= |
Supply high and steady |
|
Clementine |
1.21 |
1.20 |
-0.8% |
Late-season fruit |
|
Nova mandarin |
0.80 |
0.90 |
+12.5% |
Price firming as peak volumes level off |
|
Page mandarin |
1.25 |
1.20 |
-4.0% |
Slight adjustment; still commanding premium |
|
Lemons |
1.00 |
1.10 |
+10.0% |
Notable uptick, tightening supply |
The market is currently dominated by Navel oranges, which are priced competitively. The most significant movement in this category is the 10% rise in lemon prices, which often indicates the start of a seasonal transition or higher demand. Mandarins are seeing mixed results, with Nova gaining ground while Page and Clementines experience minor downward adjustments.
Pip fruit prices
|
Variety |
Week 6 (€) |
Week 7 (€) |
Change |
Market status |
|
Granny Smith |
1.20 |
1.20 |
= |
Steady demand |
|
Starking Delicious |
1.20 |
1.20 |
= |
Well-managed storage stocks |
|
Fuji |
1.50 |
1.50 |
= |
Maintaining premium |
|
Krystallia pear |
1.70 |
1.70 |
= |
Domestic favourite; prices locked |
All major indicators for apples and pears remained unchanged. This suggests that wholesalers have reached a sweet spot in pricing that satisfies both the domestic retail chains and the flow of stock from storage. The Krystallia pear remains the highest-priced pip fruit, reflecting its continued popularity in the Greek market.
Germany’s wholesale fruit market: BLE
Data currency note: Data utilises official BLE reports from Week 6 (Feb 2–6) compared to Week 5.
The highlights in the German (BLE) market this week:
● Blood orange easing: Italian Moro oranges reached their seasonal peak with prices softening slightly as supply stabilised.
● Navel volatility: Greek Navels saw a massive price correction (-31.6%) amid heavy volume.
● Pear premium: Italian Abate Fetel remains the premium choice as European stocks begin to dwindle.
Citrus prices
|
Variety |
Week 5 (€) |
Week 6 (€) |
Change |
Market status |
|
Navel, Spain |
1.41 |
1.42 |
+0.7% |
Stable |
|
Navel, Greece |
1.90 |
1.30 |
-31.6% |
Heavy volume arrivals; finding seasonal floor |
|
Moro (Blood Orange), Italy |
2.38 |
2.25 |
-5.5% |
Seasonal easing as peak supply hits |
|
Clementines |
2.13 |
1.90 |
-10.8% |
Season winding down |
|
Lemons |
1.80 |
1.59 |
-11.7% |
Spanish Primofiori dominates |
The market is currently rebalancing varieties. Spanish Navels remain the volume anchor, showing high price stability as the transition to Lane Late completes. The most dramatic shift is seen in Greek Navel oranges, which plummeted by more than 30% due to an influx of mid-season fruit from the Peloponnese. Meanwhile, lemons have seen a double-digit price correction as Spanish Primofiori volumes peaked, meeting the winter demand spikes.
Pip fruit prices
|
Variety |
Week 5 (€) |
Week 6 (€) |
Change |
Market status |
|
Elstar, Germany |
1.35 |
1.28 |
-5.2% |
High demand |
|
Pink Lady, France |
2.64 |
2.58 |
-2.3% |
Premium leader; slight price correction |
|
Abate Fetel, Italy |
3.37 |
3.44 |
+2.1% |
Supply tightening |
|
Conference, Netherlands |
1.35 |
1.46 |
+8.1% |
Firming prices for late-season storage |
Domestic apples, particularly Elstar, continue to dominate the market in terms of volume. While the average price corrected slightly, it remains significantly elevated compared to previous years, reflecting a preference for local sourcing. In the pear category, Italian Abate Fetel remains the premium choice, with prices inching upward as European stocks begin to dwindle. Dutch Conference pears also saw a notable 8% rise, likely due to the limited availability of high-quality, large-calibre fruit as the storage season progresses.
France’s wholesale fruit market: Rungis
Data currency note: Data reflects Week 6 (Feb 2–7) pricing compared to Week 5 benchmarks.
The highlights in the Rungis market this week:
● Selective apple firming: While most varieties face pressure, Gala apples are seeing a slight price recovery, defying the general downward trend.
● Citrus transition: Spanish Navelines are seeing irregular volumes as the season shifts toward later varieties.
Citrus fruit prices
|
Variety |
Week 5 (€) |
Week 6 (€) |
Change |
Market status |
|
Lemon, Spain |
1.80 |
1.80 |
= |
Quantities are sufficient for demand |
|
Naveline, Spain |
1.17 |
1.18 |
+0.9% |
Prices redressing due to irregular volumes |
The lemon segment is highly stable, with Spanish supply in balance with consumer needs. In contrast, the orange market is in the early stages of a seasonal shift; Naveline volumes are becoming increasingly irregular, leading to a marginal price firming of 0.9%. Traders are closely watching the arrival of Spanish Lane Late to provide more consistent volume.
Pip fruit prices
|
Variety |
Week 5 (€) |
Week 6 (€) |
Change |
Market status |
|
Conference pear, France |
2.24 |
2.24 |
= |
Steady |
|
Doyenne du Comice pear, France |
2.52 |
2.56 |
+1.6% |
Premium variety |
|
Gala apple, France |
1.80 |
1.88 |
+4.4% |
Firming demand |
|
Golden apple, France |
1.70 |
1.54 |
-9.4% |
Significant drop to encourage stock movement |
|
Granny Smith, apple, France |
1.80 |
1.80 |
= |
Flat pricing; supply meets demand |
|
Reinette gris du Canada apple, France |
2.00 |
1.94 |
-3.0% |
Price erosion |
The 9.4% drop in Golden apple prices is a response to French apple stocks being 4% higher than last year, aimed at stimulating demand to avoid market saturation. Conference prices have held steady this week, although French pear stocks are also 25% higher than last year. Doyenne du Comice and Gala are notable exceptions, achieving minor price increases despite the broader market's downward pressure.
Analysis & market outlook
● Citrus: The transition from mid-season Navels to late-season Lane Late and Navel Late is the primary trend to monitor; expect Navelina supplies to dry up completely in the coming weeks. As Nadorcott and Clemenville mandarins exit the Spanish market, the Orri mandarin will likely see a price surge due to its status as the remaining high-quality easy-peeler. Blood oranges at their peak; monitor for price firming if the adverse weather in Southern Europe restricts further harvests.
● Pip fruit: High stock levels and oversupply mean that any slowdown in consumption could trigger deeper price cuts. Club apples like Pink Lady and premium pears like Doyenne du Comice are maintaining their value, suggesting consumers are still willing to pay for consistent quality. Keep an eye on electricity prices; if storage costs remain high, packhouses may accelerate their destocking programs to minimise overhead, potentially flooding the market by early March.
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