Mexican avocado supplies to tighten this summer

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this avocado crop update June 10, 2024:

Mexico’s normal-style avocado supplies are tightening as the season is rapidly winding down, while the loca-style crop is not expected to meet maturity standards until mid-July. California and Peruvian stocks will be shipped to help fill the void but will not meet U.S. avocado demand.

Mexico

• Expect limited supplies of the current normal-style crop as the season ends
• New loca-style avocados will not meet maturity standards until mid-July
• Size and grade substitutions may be requested to fill orders
• Quality is good; checkerboarding (uneven ripening within a case) has been reported
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through July

California/Peru

• Supplies will ship through the month of August, when these crops start their seasonal declines
• Size is currently dominated by 48- and 60-count No. 1 grade fruit
• Quality is good; checkerboarding (uneven ripening) has been reported
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through August as California helps fill the void from Mexico
  

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.