The shortfall continued in April, with Spanish Navelate on the wane and small shipments of the first Valencia Late. Only late Navel volumes (Navel Powell) exceeded levels from the past two years. Hence rates continued to strengthen, with volumes still insufficient given the lively demand, stimulated by cool temperatures. Despite the rise in imports in May, the market remained under tension. The Navelate season finished with volumes in shortfall. However, Navel Powell remained available in above-average quantities and Valencia Late made considerable headway. Meanwhile, demand started to switch to seasonal fruits. Yet the tension held up, particularly on the table segment, with the prospect of a South African Navel campaign in shortfall.
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