Grape prices to increase as offshore season finishes

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this grape update May 1, 2025:

The Chilean/Peruvian offshore season will wrap up over the next four weeks. Grape shipments will transition to Mexican-grown product in mid- to late May. Expect pricing to increase as the offshore season continues to wind down.

Offshore

• The Peruvian/Chilean green and red grape seasons will end in mid-May
• Markon First Crop (MFC) Lunch Bunch Grapes will stop shipping in mid-May, but resume with Mexican product in late May
• Although stocks will tighten and markets will rise, suppliers do not expect any supply gaps between the offshore and Mexican seasons

Mexico

• MFC and Markon Essentials (ESS) Grapes will be shipped out of Mexico in late May
• Commodity supplies of Mexican green and red grapes will enter the market in mid-May
• Mexican portioned grapes become available in late May
• Expect elevated pricing as the season begins, then markets will gradually decrease

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.