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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La exportación de espárrago de Perú superó las 71.000 t a la semana 41

Al llegar a la semana 41 del año en curso, Perú ha registrado exportaciones de espárragos que alcanzan las 71.630 toneladas, con un valor FOB de US$ 198.810.138, marcando una disminución del 8% en comparación con el mismo lapso del año anterior, según un análisis reciente de Fresh Cargo Perú.

El informe detalla que Norteamérica se posiciona como el principal mercado receptor del espárrago peruano, acaparando el 74% de las exportaciones totales, equivalentes a US$ 133.476.273. Europa se sitúa en segundo lugar, representando el 24% del total con US$ 7.926.620, seguido por Latinoamérica con el 2% (US$ 5.028.451), Asia con el 0,5% (US$ 1.956.400) y el Medio Oriente con el 0,1% (US$ 413.734).

Respecto a la modalidad de envío, el 60% de las exportaciones se realizó por vía marítima, mientras que el 40% restante se efectuó a través de transporte aéreo.

 

Fuente: agraria.pe

 

Mexico overtakes Peru in asparagus shipments to the UK

Mexico maintained its position as the world’s leading supplier of fresh asparagus until 2021. However, in 2022, Peru retook the lead after five years, relegating Mexico to second place. Since then, Mexico has focused on increasing its presence in markets also served by Peru, including the UK. Between May and June 2024, Mexico managed to export more asparagus than Peru to the United Kingdom, even though Peruvian shipments did not decrease significantly during this period. This is due to an increase in British demand for Mexican asparagus. In addition, Peruvian asparagus yields per hectare were 20% lower than last year, due to difficulties inherited from 2023.

Peru, facing a difficult year, has seen Mexico take advantage of its higher production and proximity to the United States to adapt to changes in international demand. Between January and August this year, Peru exported 49,499 tons of fresh asparagus worth $211 million to the UK, a decrease compared to the last year. Green asparagus dominated exports, accounting for 95% of the total. La Libertad stood out as the main producing area, followed by Lambayeque and Ica. Most of the asparagus was shipped through Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The US continued to be the main market for Peru’s fresh asparagus, followed by Spain and the United Kingdom. Exports to the United States decreased and exports to Spain increased. Despite the decrease in volume, exports to the UK increased in value, thanks to a higher average price.

Source: agraria.pe