California orange market tight as Valencias shift to Navels

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this orange crop update October 26, 2025:

California’s available Valencia orange supply continues to diminish. California’s Navel season has begun in a limited manner; supplies will increase week over week as harvesting ramps up.

California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Valencia and Navel Oranges are available
• Expect to see both Valencia and Navel varieties until Valencias are depleted in the next 10-12 days
• Quality is good; some scarring has been reported
• Expect elevated markets for the next three weeks until California Navel shipments are in full swing

Mexico

• Mexican imports (crossing in Nogales, Arizona) are expected in mid-November
• Great quality is forecast; sugar levels will range from 12-13 Brix
• Prices will be comparable to those in Florida and Texas

Texas

• Early variety seeded oranges will ship through February before the start of the Valencia season
• Harvesting has been slowed due to an unexpected rain event earlier this week
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 11-12 Brix
• Expect elevated markets and limited supplies

Florida

• The new crop Hamlin season has begun
• Supplies are dominated by 138-count and smaller sizes
• Quality is fair; sugar levels range from 10-11 Brix
• Most of the fruit will be choice and standard grades

Import

• Fruit is being imported to the East Coast
• South African seeded Midnight-variety oranges are shipping
• Quality is good; sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix
• The season will end in late November

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.