Small-sized California Valencia supplies (113- and 138-count oranges) remain adequate. With many school districts starting in the coming weeks, small sizes will become tight. The 165- through 200-count lemon market remains elevated due to low volume and strong demand.
Oranges
California Valencia
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
- Supplies are dominated by large sizes (56- to 88-count); smaller sizes (113- to 138-count) are limited
- Expect 113- and 138-count oranges to become scarce as more school systems open across North America
- Expect steady yet elevated markets and limited supplies of small fruit through early October
- Initial reports project California Navels will begin shipping in mid- to late October
Import Navels
- Oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts
- Quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
- Expect pricing to be comparable to domestic fruit
Lemons
Domestic
- MFC and ESS Lemons are available
- Small sizes (165- through 235-count fruit) remain limited
- Quality is good; early decay and scarring are being reported
- Elevated pricing is forecast for the next six weeks
Offshore
- Offshore fruit from Argentina and Chile will be shipped into North America through early December
- Shipments down as much as 50% this year compared to years past. driven by fears of low pricing and the impact of tariffs
- Size will be dominated by large lemons (95- through 140-count stocks); smaller sizes will be available as well
- Expect higher pricing compared to domestic and Mexican fruit due to high quality
Mexican
- Mexican shipments have started and will run through late November
- These supplies will help fill the demand not met by California lemons
- Size will be predominantly 165- through 235-count fruit; larger sizes will also be available
- Expect pricing to be comparable to domestic fruit until volume rises
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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