West Coast carrot supplies remain tight as the Imperial Valley season winds down; overall size is smaller than normal for this time of year. Limited availability is expected through May as reduced size is lowering yields; commodity pack prices have increased as a result.

California

• Supplies will remain extremely tight through May as the Imperial Valley season winds down
• Expect increased supplies in mid-May, when the Bakersfield season kicks in
• Imperial Valley yields are tight due to reduced sizing
• California accounts for 80% of the nation’s carrot supply
• Markon orders will be shipped in full; growers are holding to six-week averages
• Expect a demand-exceeds-supply market; 96-hour lead times are necessary to help fill orders
• Commodity pack (jumbo carrot) substitutions are available out of Arizona and Georgia
• Elevated markets and limited supplies will persist through March

Georgia

• The season will run through early June
• Commodity supplies are tight; quality is very good
• Expect high prices as this region helps fill the void from California

Arizona

• The season is in full swing and will run through mid-June; quality is great
• Expect high prices and strong demand as this region helps fill the void from California

Mexico

• Inconsistent production has been an issue
• Expect moderately high pricing and strong demand until California production increases

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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