Mexican supplies are tightening in anticipation of strong demand for the Cinco de Mayo holiday. The California season has ramped up; pricing is comparable to markets out of Mexico.

Mexico

• The size curve is beginning to change; fewer small sizes are available
• Quality is good; checkerboarding (uneven ripening within a case) has been reported
• Expect slightly elevated markets heading into the Cinco De Mayo holiday

California

• Harvesting has increased
• Stocks are dominated by medium sizes (48- through 60-count fruit)
• Quality is good; firm fruit has been reported even when ripe
• Expect slightly elevated prices heading into the Cinco De Mayo holiday

Colombia

• Imports will ship into the East Coast through May; these supplies only account for 5% of U.S. demand
• Expect decreasing supplies over the next two weeks as growers transition to new crop fruit
• The crop is currently dominated by small sizes (60- to 84-count fruit)
• Quality is comparable to that in Mexico; texture is creamy and oil content is high

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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