INDONESIA

Feedback from the Trade on Their Plans and Interest in the USA Pear Season:

Importers said they won't bring any more USA Pears for the rest season, but will reconsider bringing more USA Pears to Indonesia market next season.

Expectations for Any Freight or Logistics Challenges:

There are not any new freight or logistics challenges for USA Pears.

Opportunities in Your Market for Specific Varieties, Sizes, and Grades:

Red Anjou and Green Anjou are the top varieties with size 70-80 and US#1 grades.

Update on the Competition in the Market:

Chinese Pears still bring the highest competition, even though their prices is high. Other competition are a few stocks of South African pears only in several stores.

Political or Economic Issues Impacting Imports, Retail, or Consumer Behavior:

Indonesian consumers prioritise quality, Halal assurance, and affordability when selecting brands, according to Mastercard and CrescentRating's latest report. The Ramadhan festive display dominated retail stores and featured festive food such as dates from various countries, snacks and any sweet products like cordials and syrup. Muslims usually look for fruits with lots of juices, such as Watermelon, Grapes and Citrus during Ramadhan.

Other Brief Comments:

Pepito supermarket opened a new outlet in Kedewataan Ubud (Bali) and The Food Hall opened a new outlet in Grand Wisata Bekasi.