The United Kingdom market for fresh exotic fruit.
Hallam D., Molina J. P.
Author Affiliation: Overseas Development Natural Resources Inst., College House, Wrights Lane, London W8 5SJ, UK.
: vi + 56pp.
Abstract : This bulletin examines the nature and structure of the UK market for fresh exotic fruit. Its findings relate primarily to avocados, pineapples, mangoes, paw paws, lychees and passion fruit. The major determinants of the level of exotic fruit consumption are analysed. Particular attention is focused upon the influence of prices and incomes and estimates of price and income elasticities of demand are given. The marketing channels through which imported fruit passes between importation and retailing are described, and the nature and functions of firms involved at each marketing stage are examined. Price formation and the transmission of information through the marketing chain between retailers, wholesalers, importers and exporters are discussed.