The supply of guava is steady right now but the forecast ahead is that the supply will decrease soon. "Compared to last year, the supply is similar in the fields but the export quality supply is shorter," says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits.
Alberto Diaz Sr. with some growing guava.
Guava is growing in two main regions in Mexico–Aguascalientes and Michoacán. The season overall started earlier this year. "The hot summer and hotter-than-usual autumn may create a gap when cold weather comes," says Diaz, adding that the volume from Aguascalientes is also much lower than last year because of last year's drought. Zacatecas, Mexico, is also producing guava, but its volume is very low.
Keeping consistent volumes
Maintaining good volumes when supply drops is a key challenge with guava production. "We need to have good coordination with our team at the fields and packinghouse level, trying to foresee those gaps and be prepared as much as possible," says Diaz.
Maintaining good volumes when supply drops is a key challenge with guava production.
As for demand, it is steady. September-December is when demand is highest for guava since it's used in a popular Mexican holiday punch. Overall, consumption in the first quarter is usually steady given the quality tends to be good and there are also not a lot of seasonal fruits available.
Meanwhile, pricing is more unstable right now. "They may change abruptly if supply drops as forecasted," says Diaz, adding that looking ahead, the supply may drop but it depends on many factors, such as weather.
For more information:
Alberto Diaz
Spring Valley Fruits
Tel: +1 (956) 618-2239
[email protected]
www.premiumguava.com