Short-term blueberry supply gap expected

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this blueberry market update June 17, 2026:

A brief, unexpected supply gap is emerging in the blueberry market as California heat disruptions, Mexico’s post-peak decline, and a slow Pacific Northwest start converge. We anticipate this to last into early next week and begin to slowly stabilize as the week progresses.

North Carolina

• Volume is falling rapidly; the season will be ending this next week
• Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
• Expect elevated prices for the rest of the season

New Jersey

• Abnormally low temperatures have delayed the season by three weeks
• Growers expect up to 50% damage caused by the freezing weather
• High markets are anticipated for the entire season; stocks are scarce

Mexico

• Supplies are tightening; production is light
• Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported
• Prices are elevated

California

• California season has ended

Pacific Northwest

• New crop harvesting has begun in a small way this week
• Expect yields to increase as the season progresses
• Quality is good
• Prices will begin at high levels, then inch down as supplies increase

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.