Orange supplies remain extremely limited, particularly for the 113- and 138-count sizes. This tight supply is being felt across all growing regions, and unfortunately, no improvement is expected until the Chilean and South African seasons start in July. Given these ongoing challenges, size and grade substitutions will be necessary to fill orders, with the 138-count oranges presenting the greatest difficulty.

California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Oranges are available 
• Overall supplies of 113- and 138-count oranges will be extremely limited through the Valencia season, which runs until October
• Expect to make size and grade substitutions, as well as date changes, to fill orders of small fruit
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Expect high markets for small fruit (113- and 138-supplies)

Mexico

• The Valencia season will end the week of May 25
• Overall supplies of 113- and 138-count oranges are extremely limited
• Expect to make size and grade substitutions, as well as date changes, to fill orders of small fruit
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11-13 Brix
• Expect elevated prices as these stocks help fill the void in California

Florida

• Growers will ship storage fruit through June
• Supplies are dominated by 113-count and larger sizes; 138-count oranges are limited
• Quality is fair; choice and standard grades are most abundant
• Expect steady markets through June

Imported/Moroccan

• Expect the Moroccan season to end in mid-June
• Vessel delays and holdups from the USDA have further postponed loading schedules
• Valencia quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• Stocks are dominated by 113-count and 100-count sizes; 138-count fruit is extremely limited
• Expect elevated markets into mid-June

Imported/South Africa & Chile

• The season will begin in early July

• Current rain events have growers worried about size structure upon arrival into the U.S.
• Supplies are expected to be dominated by 113-count and larger sizes

• Import palletization:
  • 72 cases per pallet
  • Box weight is 33 pounds (15 KG)

• Domestic palletization:
  • 54 cases per pallet (18 KG)
  • Box weight is 40 pounds

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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