Movement across most U.S. entry points remains steady, with moderate trading activity. Prices for several commodities are slightly lower, while quality is generally good. Below is a summary of avocado, blueberry, cucumber, bell pepper, strawberry, and tomato markets based on current crossings and imports.
Avocado
Shipments from Mexico through Texas are steady, with moderate trading and slightly lower prices. Cartons 2-layer Hass range from $82.25–84.25 (32s) to $26.25–28.25 (84s). Organic 48s are $85.25–86.25. From California's South District, prices are also lower: 32–36s are $83.25–84.25, 48s at $73.25–74.25, and organic 48s mostly $82.25–87.25.
Blueberry
Mexican crossings through Arizona, California, and Texas are stable. 12-packs of 6-ounce cups are $22.00–24.00; 1-pint cups mostly $30.00–34.00; organics at $40.00–44.00. Peru's imports are decreasing seasonally. Pints are $23.00–26.00 and 6-oz cups $14.00–16.00. From Chile, supply is too limited to establish a market. Florida prices are higher with pints at $44.00–46.00 and 6-oz cups $22.75–24.75.
Cucumber
Crossings through Nogales are declining. Medium 1 1/9-bushel cartons are mostly $18.95, with lower grades ranging from $8.95–17.95. Texas movement is steady. Mediums range from $20.00–21.50, with fair quality at $13.95–15.00. Large sizes are up to $24.95.
Green Bell Pepper
Nogales crossings are down, with prices steady. Extra-large cartons are $14.95–16.95; large $12.95–14.95; medium $8.95–10.95. Florida shipments are stable. Jumbo and extra-large sizes are $18.35–18.85, with large at $14.35 and fair quality at $12.00–12.35. The Coachella Valley harvest begins the week of April 13.
Strawberry
Florida shipments are declining, with 8-pound flats priced at $8.00–11.00. Oxnard, CA, has a heavy supply; conventional flats are mostly $8.00, while organics range from $14.00–18.00. Mexican shipments via Otay Mesa and Texas are stable, with flats priced at $6.00–8.00 and organic from $10.00–14.00. Santa Maria, CA, is ramping up with similar pricing: $8.00 for conventional and $16.00–18.00 for organic.
Tomato
Texas crossings are increasing, with active trading at lower prices. Vine Ripes 2-layer 4x4–4x5s are $17.00–19.00, and loose cartons $17.95–20.00. Nogales crossings are steady. 2-layer cartons are $18.95 for 4x4–4x5s and $16.95–18.95 for 5x5–5x6s. Loose cartons are mostly $20.95. Quality remains good across all tomato shipments.
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