Guoxin Futures: Apple fluctuates mildly upward, mainly showing oscillation before the holiday

On Thursday, apple futures rose sharply. The main contract AP2605 fluctuated strongly, gaining approximately 1.7% compared to the previous trading day, with an increase of 10,000 lots and open interest reaching 110,000 lots. According to Zhuochuang Information, as of February 12, 2026, the apple prices in Qixia, Yantai, Shandong remain stable, with Grade 1 and 2 apples above 80# farmers’ tentative offer prices of 3.7-4.0 yuan per jin, striped apples at 4.0-4.7 yuan per jin; traders’ offers for apples above 80# are between 4.2 and 5.2 yuan per jin. Farmers’ Grade 1 to 3 apples above 80# are priced at 3.0-3.5 yuan per jin, general goods at 2.5-3.0 yuan per jin, and Grade 3 at 1.8-2.5 yuan per jin. The Spring Festival stockpiling is nearing its end, with remaining customers continuing packaging, while cold storage packaging volume decreases. The market lacks obvious driving forces; it is recommended to adopt a sideways trading strategy. (Guoxin Futures)