Avocado shippers of Mexico fruit are frustrated as prices increased due to decreased harvest and availability, especially on small fruit. Demand fell as buyers are reluctant to purchase the high-priced fruit. Shippers focused on filling contracts as they monitor inventories closely. Movement from Mexico crossings through Texas are expected to remain about the same. Trading is moderate. Prices of conventional 60-70s are higher, while others are generally unchanged.
Cartons of 2-layer Hass 32s are mostly 48.25-50.25, 36s are mostly 48.25-50.25, 40-48s are mostly 48.25-50.25, 60s are mostly 40.25-42.25, 70s are mostly 31.28-33.25, 84s are mostly 26.25-28.25; organic 48s are mostly 54.25-56.25, 60s are mostly 54.25-57.25, 70s are mostly 43.25-46.25. Extra services are included. Movement from South District California are expected to remain about the same. Trading is moderate. Prices of conventional are higher, organic 60s are lower, and others are generally unchanged. Cartons of 2-layer Hass 32-36s are mostly 50.25-52.25, 40s-48s are mostly 48.25-51.25, 60s are mostly 44.25-45.25, 70s are mostly 33.25-35.25, 84s are mostly 30.25-32.25.
Cucumber movement from Mexico crossing through Nogales, Arizona is expected to decrease seasonally. Trading is moderate. Prices are slightly higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium are mostly 18.95-19.00, fair quality are mostly 15.95, ordinary quality are mostly 5.95 -7.00. Quality is variable. Movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected about the same.
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Source: mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov