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U.S. Mexico Canada agreement: A focus on the specialty crops market by FreshPlaza

by Christian BEFVE

U.S. Mexico Canada agreement: A focus on the specialty crops market

This comprehensive update on the produce market delves into the latest movements, trading activities, and price fluctuations for various fruits and vegetables including asparagus, avocados, cucumbers, and tomatoes across key ports of entry in the United States. From the steady imports of asparagus from Peru through South Florida to the expected increase in avocado movement from Mexico, a wide range of produce dynamics are covered. Additionally, the impact of recent weather events, such as Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, on crop production and market availability in regions like South Georgia and Florida is explored.

Asparagus
Movement from Peru imports through South Florida ports of entry is expected to remain about the same. Trading is fairly slow. Prices of small are slightly lower, others are lower. 11-pound cartons bunched green jumbo are mostly 26.75-34.75, extra-large are 24.75-31.75, large are mostly 23.75-25.00, standard are mostly 22.00-23.00, small are 20.00-21.00. Quality is generally good. Movement from Mexico crossings through Arizona, California and Texas is expected to increase. Trading is fairly slow. Prices are lower. 11-pound cartons/crates bunched large are 26.75-27.75, standard are 24.75-26.75. Extra services are included. Prices represent few spot market sales.

Avocado
Movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to remain about the same. Available supplies of 32-36s are light, however heavy supplies of 60-84s caused prices to fall. Trading 32-48s are active, while others are fairly slow. Prices 32-36s and 48s are generally unchanged, 40s are higher, others are lower. Cartons 2 layers Hass 32-36s are mostly 68.25-70.25, 40s are mostly 62.25-64.25, 48s are mostly 52.25-54.25, 60s are mostly 36.25-38.25, 70s are mostly 26.25-28.25, and 84s are mostly 20.25-22.25; organic 48s are mostly 66.25-69.25, 60s are mostly 49.25-52.25, and 70s are mostly 46.25-43.25. Extra services are included.

Cucumber
Movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to decrease. Trading early was moderate, late is fairly active. Demand for large sizes is good. Prices are slightly higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium are mostly 21.9522.95, fair quality are mostly 16.95-18.95, ordinary quality are mostly 12.95, large are mostly 24.95-26.95. Quality and condition are variable. Movement from Mexico crossings through Otay Mesa, California is expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies of large are light. Trading of large is active, others are moderate.

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