date:Jul 05, 2016
ted. The supply period of most countries coincides, which means a huge boost in supply. In comparison, last year, supply from the Northern hemisphere was already finished by this time of the year, because of climate conditions.
The traders have experienced that, when purchasing grapefruit earlier in the season, prices were high. As a result, now market prices have come down, profit margins are very thin and the prime cost is not even always covered.