The passion fruit is available in the markets all the year round. The main producing countries, usually from South America, Africa and Asia, export to the rest of the world.
The best season time to buy them is from May to September. The following table shows the availability of this product in the United Kingdom market. The export countries, the months of availability and the weight of the packages used are also indicated.
Country of origin | Availability | Weight of the packages |
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Australia | May-June | 10kg |
Brazil | January-July | 4kg |
Colombia | All the year round | 2kg(48units) |
Costa Rica | According to the market demands | Various |
India | May-November | Various |
Kenya | All the year round | 2/6kg |
New Zealand | February-April | 2,25kg (25-42 pieces) |
Nigeria | All the year round | 2kg |
The Philippines | According to the market demands | 7kg |
South Africa | July-August | 2kg |
Uganda | October-May | Various |
The United States | March-July | 2kg |
Zambia | Alltheyearround | 2kg |
Zimbabwe | All the year round | 2kg |
Source: Fresh Produce Desk Book (1998)