Prices remain elevated and are expected to continue climbing through January as quality challenges and reduced supplies persist. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Limes are available.
Mexico (into South Texas)
- Pricing remains on an upward trajectory as quality challenges continue to limit overall availability
- Large sizes (110- through 175-count fruit) remain more prevalent, while small sizes (230- and 250-count limes) are increasingly limited week to week
- Older-crop fruit is struggling with skin breakdown, oil spotting, and occasional stylar-end issues following rain events, resulting in reduced shelf-life and limiting pack-outs
- New-crop supplies are tighter than anticipated due to a smaller bloom drop, reducing yields and limiting availability
- Crews are conducting additional grading to maintain quality standards, increasing costs across all sizes amid lower yields and elevated labor expenses
- To ensure on-time delivery, substitutions to packer-label product may be requested
Colombia
- Packer label limes are available for loading out of Florida
- Rainfall continues with no major supply disruptions reported
- Sizing is well-balanced
- Export volume to increase amid stronger international pricing and lower yields from other origins
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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