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UPDATE: ORANGES

June 2, 2026

Orange stocks remain extremely limited, particularly 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 import seasons start in July.

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
  • 56-, 72-, and 88-count fruit are abundant
  • 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 prices for small fruit (113- and 138-count supplies)

Florida 

  • Growers will ship storage fruit through the end of 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

Mexico

  • The Valencia season has ended

Imported/Moroccan

  • Expect the Moroccan season to end in late June
  • Valencia quality is very good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
  • Stocks are dominated by 113- and 100-count sizes; 138-count fruit is extremely limited
  • Expect elevated prices 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 in the U.S.
  • Supplies will 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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