Honeydew supplies are tightening and expected to remain very limited through March. Improved availability should begin as new crops start harvesting in Mexico and Central America in late March to early April. Domestic production won’t begin until May.

Central America

• Offshore supplies are entering a demand‑exceeds‑supply environment that is not expected to improve until early April
• A crop virus in Guatemala has significantly impacted yields, limiting overall production and tightening availability across the industry
• Flexibility will be key throughout the month of March, including alternate sizes, labels, and melon varieties (such as cantaloupe)

Mexico

• Southern Mexico is finishing its season, further contributing to the current tight markets
• Northern Mexico is transitioning crops; gradual improvement is expected by late March as new crop production slowly picks up
• Near‑term relief will be very limited; Mexico supplies will be insufficient to fully offset Central American shortages

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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