Orange supply gap expected in October

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this Orange crop update September 4, 2024:

California’s available Valencia supply continues to dwindle; some growers have already ended their season, and more will end over the next few weeks.

Markon expects California to experience a supply gap on oranges in October until the Navel seasons begins in late October/early November.

California

• Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Valencia Oranges are available
• Expect limited supplies for the next two months
• Expect to make size and grade substitutions to fill orders
• Quality is fair; early decay, soft fruit, and skin breakdown has been reported
• New crop California Navels will begin shipping in late October
• Expect elevated markets for the remainder of the Valencia season

Chile

• Oranges are being imported into both the East and West Coasts
• Expect import supplies to tighten as they continue filling the void from California
• Quality is great
• Expect rising markets as supplies tighten

Mexico

• The season will begin in early November
• The Early orange seedless variety will be available in both McAllen, Texas and Nogales, Arizona

Texas

• Oranges will begin shipping in early November
• Navels will be the predominate variety available, but Early oranges will be on the market also

Florida

• New crop fruit will start shipping in late October and run through June 2025
• Supplies are expected to be dominated by 100- to 125-count and larger packs
• The majority of fruit will be choice and standard grades

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.