Although the California Valencia season is winding down, California Navels have started shipping in a limited manner. As new-crop Navels enter the market, prices for smaller fruit (113- to 138-count oranges) will ease. Increasing Navel availability should provide some relief to the broader orange market.
Domestic
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
- California Valencia supplies are expected to ship through late October, with current inventories concentrated on 56- and 72-count choice-grade fruit
- Sugar levels are running 13–15% Brix; these higher sugar levels may contribute to a shorter shelf life
- Limited California Navel harvesting began this week, with volume expected to build over the next three to four weeks; supplies will favor 113- and 138-count fancy-grade fruit
- Early Navels are running 10–12% Brix with a greenish orange complexion and require 72+ hours of gassing; expect small-size pricing to gradually decline as yields increase
- Markets will inch down over the next two to three weeks as Navel supplies increase week over week
Imports
- Chilean, South African, and Peruvian oranges are being imported on both coasts
- Expect extremely tight supplies of 105- to 113-count oranges for the rest of the season
- Quality is great
- Prices will continue climbing until the season ends
Florida
- The new crop Hamlin season is underway
- New crop Navels will begin shipping in early November
- Stocks will be dominated by 113-count and larger sizes; 138-count fruit is limited
- Fair quality is predicted; choice and standard grades will be most abundant
Mexico
- The Early Sweet orange variety will start in late October
- Great quality is forecast; sugar levels will range from 11-13% Brix
- Prices will be comparable to those in Florida
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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