19-25 Jan 2026 Sydney Markets Report
FRUIT
At 50¢-$1 each or $3-$5 a kilo, juicy limes are very affordable right now. Marinate chicken thigh fillets in lime juice with chopped coriander and red chilli for 2 hours. Barbecue and serve with a cucumber salad.
There is a delightful range of sweet eating table grapes in season. White and red grapes will start at $4 a kilo depending on variety, quality and size, while black grapes will start at $6 a kilo. Newer or larger grape varieties could be up to $20 a kilo.
Paradise pears are available for a short time. These miniature-sized pears change colour from green to gold and develop a beautiful red blush when fruit is ripe. Eaten firm and crisp, paradise pears are refreshingly sweet. Expect to pay $10-$15 a kilo.
Try blood nectarines – classic on the outside, but inside reveals juicy, ruby-red flesh with a bold sweet-tart flavour and subtle berry notes. $9–$12 a kilo, the season is short – grab them now. Expect to pay around $9-$12 a kilo, the season is short so buy them now.
Peaches and nectarines continue to be a fabulous value. Fruit is eating well and there are lots of varieties to choose from. Most peaches and nectarines are selling for $3-$9 a kilo. The Golden Queen peaches have started $3-$8 a kilo. Traditionally a canning variety, this pale skinned peach has a firm texture and a delightful flavour and is delicious poached or roasted.
Blueberries, blackberries and strawberries are the standout berries this week at $3-$6 a punnet. Berries may be small, but they punch well above their weight nutritionally, they are rich in antioxidants, support heart health, great for digestion, boost brain health and have anti-inflammatory benefits.
With succulent rosy flesh, seedless watermelon is a perfect addition to summer salads or enjoy a large wedge as a refresh snack. Seedless watermelon is retailing at $1.50-$3 a kilo.
Yellow-fleshed champagne watermelon is a sunny twist on the classic – crisp, juicy, and honeyed with tropical notes and a gentle sweetness. Less watery than red watermelon. Expect to pay $2.50-$3 a kilo.
Plums are plentiful. Choose from blood plums or golden-fleshed varieties, with around a dozen different types currently available. They vary in shape, skin and flesh colour, and flavour profiles ranging from honey-sweet too sweet with a tangy edge. Prices can be as low as $5 per kilo, with premium varieties reaching up to $15 per kilo.
Figs are abundant and deliciously sweet, enjoy them with 1-2 days of purchasing. Figs are 50¢-$3 each.
VEGETABLES
Create salads that have a delicious balance of freshness and crunch with good value Lebanese cucumbers. Slice, dice or ribbon peel the flesh to add a refreshing texture. Cucumbers team deliciously with flavours like mint, dill, lemon, yoghurt, feta, chilli, garlic, sesame, soy and a splash of rice vinegar.
Freshly harvested sweetcorn from the Hawkesbury area and Queensland‘s Lockyer Valley are delicious eating and a popular choice at 80¢-$1.50 a cob.
A natural hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale, broccolini has a mild, slightly sweet flavour with a gentle bitterness that deepens beautifully when cooked. Pick up a bunch or two this week for $2.50-$3 and try it chargrilled and finished with lemon juice or stir-fried with chilli and soy.
Cauliflower is highly adaptable, delicious roasted, braised, fried, mashed and steamed. It can even be eaten raw in salads and slaws. Low in kilojoules cauliflower is a fantastic low carb rice substitute. Quality cauliflowers from Cowra and Bathurst are $4-$6 each this week.
They’re humble, hardworking and quietly delicious, the kind of vegetable that never steals the spotlight but always improves the dish. Snake beans ($2.50-$3 a bunch) are popular in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking soaking up flavours like a sponge.
How to use snake beans
- Stir-fried with garlic, chilli and soy
- Blanched then tossed with sesame oil
- Added to curries and rice dishes
- Lightly steamed and finished with lemon juice and olive oil
- Chopped into salads for crunch
Eggplants are hitting their stride and offering excellent value right now. From the classic globe eggplant to slender Lebanese, elegant mauve Italian varieties and eye-catching striped types, there’s plenty to choose from. Prices typically range from $3-$7 per kilo, depending on the variety and whether they’re glasshouse or field grown.
Leafy and nutritious kale is a popular choice for green juices, stir-frying or adding shredded to frittatas and omelettes. Add a bunch to your shopping list, it is only $1-$2 for a generous bunch. Serve kale as a super nutritious and tasty side dish teamed with garlic, currants & pine nuts.
Zucchini prices have dropped to $3-$7a kilo. A breeze to prepare, zucchini need no peeling, simply slice, dice or grate. Their mild flavour makes them a hit with the kids. Add them to pasta dishes, rissoles, cakes and salads.
FLOWERS
There is a fantastic selection of fresh cut flowers in season in January; of special note it’s a good time for gloriosa lilies, dahlia, oriental lilies, lisianthus, hydrangea, gerberas, bouvardia, tuberoses, sunflowers, celosia, locally grown roses, gum blossom, zinnia, calla lilies, Singapore orchids, pineapple lilies and Arab’s eyes. To obtain the maximum vase life, remember to trim the stems and refresh the water every 2 days.
Prices quoted in this report are valid for the week commencing 19-25 January 2026. All prices are estimates only and may vary depending on variety, size, and quality of produce, as well as retail location. For further information please contact Sue Dodd, Retailer Support Manager on mobile 0438 725 453.
Published On 2026-01-19 14:07:00
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