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UPDATE: ONIONS

January 12, 2022

Onion suppliers continue to raise prices in an effort to extend storage stocks.

  • Northwest Markon First Crop Onions will be available through late April
    • Dry scale and translucent layers will become challenges as the end of the season approaches
    • Expect elevated prices for the rest of the season
  • Limited quantities of Mexican onions will start entering the U.S. (into South Texas) next week
    • With the Northwest markets at all-time highs, Mexican onion prices are expected to follow suit
    • White and yellow onions will enter the U.S. first
    • Red onions will be available by mid-February; expect low volume
  • Texas-grown onions will enter the market in early March
  • California/Imperial Valley onions are estimated to start shipping in late April
  • The New Mexico season will begin in early June

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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