Sweet potato markets are poised to rise. Lower yields along with unexpected surge in demand during January and February has suppliers keeping their remaining storage supplies tight. Prices are anticipated to climb over the summer months until new crop stocks are harvested in late August or early September.
California
- Remaining storage supplies are adequate
- Quality is very good
- Strong East Coast demand is pushing markets higher
Louisiana
- Very limited supplies remain; the season is expected to finish by first week of April
- Remaining quality ranges from fair to good
- New crop harvests will resume in September
Mississippi
- Dry summer months reduced overall yields for winter and spring storage
- Quality is good
- Lower volume and strong demand will push prices higher
North Carolina
- Unexpected demand in January and February has forced suppliers to keep remaining storage inventories tight
- Quality is good
- Markets are expected to increase over the next several months
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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