Tomato prices falling as supplies increase

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this tomato market update April 3, 2025:

Tomato supplies are increasing as new crop production is underway in Culiacan, Mexico. Harvesting will begin in Florida’s Ruskin/Palmetto growing region by mid-April. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are available.

Round

• Supplies are increasing in Florida, especially large-size fruit
• Growers are harvesting spring fields in Mexico’s Culiacan region
• Quality is good
• Large sizes (4×4 and 4×5) are most abundant
• Expect lower prices next week

Roma

• East Coast supplies continue to increase
• Mexico’s Culiacan supply is more plentiful this week as new crop harvesting has started
• All sizes are available
• Central Mexico will begin harvesting spring crops in late April
• Expect reduced markets over the next week

Grape & Cherry Varieties

• Florida volume is low but expected to rise through April
• Stocks are increasing in Western Mexico
• Supplies are tight in Central Mexico and Baja
• Expect slightly lower prices over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.