date:Feb 14, 2020
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South Africa: Season started 10 days earlier; growing exports to Russia and the Middle East
Pear exports started in week 2 with the early Bon Chrtiens (Williams or Bartlett), followed by the Rosemarie. The season kicked off ten days earlier for some varieties. Most South African pears are intended for the European market, but in week 5 the volumes were lower compared to last year. Meanwhile, exports to Russia (the second largest destination) and the Middle East have increased.