COMMODITY PRICING
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from major domestic shipping points and ports of entry. Protective services are extra unless otherwise stated.
May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,224-1,154-1,171, includes exports 414-391-376) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-113s $18-20, 125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $20, 100-125s $18-20; fuji 64-88s $18-20; 100-113s $18; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 113s mostly $26, 125s mostly $24; braeburn 72-88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s $20-22, 113s $22, 125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $24-26, 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113s mostly $26-28, 125s mostly $26; braeburn offerings insufficient to establish a market. LAST REPORT for 2012 braeburns. Quality generally good.
CHILE — Imports (28-108*-138) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as April 29 to May 12. Port of entry: Miami. Trading moderate. Prices for 18-kilogram cartons tray pack royal gala 70-80s $26-30. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram cartons tray pack granny smith 70-90s $28-30; royal gala 70-90s $30-32, 100s $28-30. Quality good. *revised.
NEW YORK — Shipments (20-13-11) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Too few open market sales to establish a market. Limited shipments of U.S. extra fancy apples were expected to continue through or early June. LAST REPORT.
ARGENTINA — Imports (14-0-0) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as April 29 to May 12. Available supplies remain in too few hands to establish a market.
May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,222-1,224-1,154, includes exports 364-414-391) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-113s $18-20, 125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $20, 100-125s $18-20; fuji 64-88s $18-20; 100-113s $18; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 113s mostly $26, 125s mostly $24; braeburn 72-88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s $20-22, 113s $22, 125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $24-26, 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113s mostly $26-28, 125s mostly $26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
CHILE — Imports (22-28-107) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as April 22 to May 5. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram cartons tray pack granny smith 70-90s $28-30; royal gala 70-90s $30-32, 100s $28-30. Quality good.
NEW YORK — Shipments (19-20-13) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Too few open market sales to establish a market.
ARGENTINA — Imports (0-14-0) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as April 22 to May 5. Available supplies remain in too few hands to establish a market.
Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,222-1,222-1,224, includes exports 381-364-414) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-113s $18-20, 125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $20, 100-125s $18-20; fuji 64-88s $18-20; 100-113s $18; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 113s mostly $26, 125s mostly $24; braeburn 72-88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s $20-22, 113s $22, 125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $24-26, 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113s mostly $26-28, 125s mostly $26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
NEW YORK — Shipments (28-19-20) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum red delicious mostly $25, empire mostly $28-29, golden delicious mostly $26-28.
CHILE — Imports (100*-22-28) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram cartons tray pack granny smith 70-90s $28-30; royal gala 70-90s $30-32, 100s $28-30. Quality good. *revised.
ARGENTINA — Imports (2-0*-14) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as April 15-28. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish a f.o.b. were expected the week of April 29. *revised.
Apr 21, 2013 - May 4, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,137-1,222-1,222, includes exports 366-381-364) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-113s $18-20, 125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $20, 100-125s $18-20; fuji 64-88s $18-20; 100-113s $18; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 113-125s $24-26; braeburn 72-88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s $20-22, 113s $22, 125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $26, 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113s mostly $26-28, 125s mostly $26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
CHILE — Imports (104-99-22) — Imports via boat — Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram cartons tray pack granny smith 70-90s $28-30; royal gala 70-90s $30-32, 100s $28-30. Quality good.
NEW YORK — Shipments (28-28-19) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum red delicious mostly $25, empire mostly $28-29, golden delicious mostly $26-28.
ARGENTINA — Imports (6-2-**) — Imports via boat — Movement expected to remain about the same as April 8-21. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. were expected the week of April 29. **unavailable.
Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,149-1,137-1,222, includes exports 345-366-381) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-113s $18-20, 125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $20, 100-125s $18-20; fuji 64-88s $18-20; 100-113s $18; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 113-125s $24-26; braeburn 72-88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s $20-22, 113s $22, 125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $26, 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113s mostly $26-28, 125s mostly $26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
CHILE — Imports (83-104*-99) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram cartons tray pack royal gala 70-90s $30-32, 100s $28-30. Quality good. *revised.
NEW YORK — Shipments (31-28-28) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $27-29.50, red delicious mostly $25, empire mostly $28-29, golden delicious mostly $26-28. Cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack mcintosh 80-100s mostly $38-39.
NEW ENGLAND — Shipments (3-3-3) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Too few open market sales to establish a market. Shipments of lower grade apples were expected to continue through April. LAST REPORT.
ARGENTINA — Imports (1-6*-2) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. were expected the week of April 15. *revised.
Apr 7, 2013 - Apr 20, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,270-1,149-1,137, includes exports 401-345-366) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-113s $18-20, 125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $20, 100-125s $18-20; fuji 64-88s $18-20; 100-113s $18; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 113-125s $24-26; braeburn 72-88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s $20-22, 113s $22, 125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $26, 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113s mostly $26-28, 125s mostly $26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
CHILE — Imports (38-83*-101) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase slightly. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram cartons tray pack royal gala 70-90s $30-32, 100s $28-30. Quality good. *revised.
NEW YORK — Shipments (35-31-28) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $27-29, red delicious mostly $24-24.50, empire mostly $25-28, golden delicious mostly $25-28. Cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32. Cartons U.S. extra fancy cell pack mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32.
ARGENTINA — Imports (7-1*-5) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish a f.o.b. were expected the week of April 8. *revised.
NEW ENGLAND — Shipments (4-3-3) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Too few open market sales to establish a market.
Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,258-1,270-1,149, includes exports 413-401-345) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-113s $18-20, 125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $20, 100-125s $18-20; fuji 64-88s $18-20; 100-113s $18; granny smith 72-125s, $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26, 113s $24-26, 125s $22-24; braeburn 72-88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s $20-22, 113s $22, 125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $26, 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28, 113s $26-28, 125s $24-26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
CHILE — Imports (6-38-55) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase slightly. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices for 18-kilogram cartons tray pack royal gala 70-90s $30-32, 100s $28-30. Quality good.
NEW YORK — Shipments (42-35-31) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $27-29, red delicious mostly $24-24.50, empire mostly $25-28, golden delicious mostly $25-28. Cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack red delicious 80-88s mostly $28, 100s mostly $26; mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32. Cartons U.S. extra fancy cell pack mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32.
APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD-PA-VA-WV) — Shipments (18-19-16) — Movement expected to decrease as more shippers have finished for the season. A couple of shippers expect to continue through April. LAST REPORT.
NEW ENGLAND — Shipments (5-4-3) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Unofficial prices for April 1, cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $28-32, cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack mcintosh and $35-42.
ARGENTINA — Imports (0-7*-0) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. were expected the week of April 1. *revised.
Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,304-1,258-1,270, includes exports 418-413-401) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices golden delicious and fuji slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-113s $18-20, 125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $20, 100-125s $18-20; fuji 64-88s $18-20; 100-113s $18; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26, 113s $24-26, 125s $22-24; braeburn 72-88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s $20-22, 113s $22, 125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $26, 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28, 113s $26-28, 125s $24-26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
NEW YORK — Shipments (48-42-35) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $27-29, red delicious mostly $24-24.50, empire mostly $25-28, golden delicious mostly $25-28. Cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack red delicious 80-88s mostly $28, 100s mostly $26; mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32. Cartons U.S. extra fancy cell pack mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32.
CHILE — Imports (3-6-38) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. were expected the week of March 25.
APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD-PA-VA-WV) — Shipments (15-18-19) — Movement expected to slightly decrease as a couple more shippers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons tray pack U.S. extra fancy red delicious 72-100s $25-27; golden delicious 72-100s $25-27; cartons of 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum U.S. extra fancy red delicious $22-25; golden delicious $22-25; fuji mostly $24-25 and red rome mostly $20-23.
ARGENTINA — Imports (3-0*-6) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. were expected the week of March 25. *revised.
NEW ENGLAND — Shipments (4-5-4) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Unofficial prices for March 25, cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $28-32, cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack mcintosh and $35-42.
Mar 10, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,213-1,144-1,304, includes exports 413-423-418) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s mostly $22, 100s mostly $20, 113-125s $20; fuji 64-88s $20-22; 100-113s $18-20; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26, 113s $24-26, 125s $22-24; braeburn 72-80s $20, 88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s mostly $22, 113-125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-88s $24, 100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $28-30, 100-113s $22-24; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28, 113s $26-28, 125s $24-26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
NEW YORK — Shipments (45-47-48) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $27-29, red delicious mostly $24-24.50, empire mostly $25-28, rome mostly $22-23, golden delicious mostly $25-28. Cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack red delicious 80-88s mostly $28, 100s mostly $26; mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32; rome 80-100s mostly $24-25. Cartons U.S. extra fancy cell pack mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32.
APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD-PA-VA-WV) — Shipments (21-15-18) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate as a few shippers expect to wind down for the season at the end of the month. Prices unchanged. Cartons tray pack U.S. extra fancy red delicious 72-100s $25-27; golden delicious 72-100s $25-27; cartons of 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum U.S. extra fancy red delicious $22-25; golden delicious $22-25; fuji mostly $24-25 and red rome mostly $20-23.
NEW ENGLAND — Shipments (5-5-4) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Unofficial prices for March 11, cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $28-32, cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack mcintosh and $35-42.
ARGENTINA — Imports (4-0-3) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish a f.o.b. were expected the week of March 18. FIRST REPORT.
CHILE — Imports (0-1-3) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish a f.o.b. were expected the week of March 18. FIRST REPORT.
Mar 3, 2013 - Mar 16, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,232-1,213-1,144, includes exports 372-413-423) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices red and golden delicious and fuji slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s mostly $22, 100s mostly $20, 113-125s $20; fuji 64-88s $20-22; 100-113s $18-20; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26, 113s $24-26, 125s $22-24; braeburn 72-80s $20, 88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-100s mostly $22, 113-125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-88s $24, 100s $22-24, 113-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $28-30, 100-113s $22-24; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28, 113s $28-28, 125s $24-26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
NEW YORK — Shipments (55-45-47) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $27-29, red delicious mostly $24-24.50, empire mostly $25-28, rome mostly $22-23, golden delicious mostly $25-28, fuji mostly $28. Cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack red delicious 80-88s mostly $28, 100s mostly $26; mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32; rome 80-100s mostly $24-25. Cartons U.S. extra fancy cell pack mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32.
APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD-PA-VA-WV) — Shipments (19-21-15, export 0-0-0) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons tray pack U.S. extra fancy red delicious 72-100s $25-27; golden delicious 72-100s $25-27; cartons of 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum U.S. extra fancy red delicious $22-25; golden delicious $22-25; fuji mostly $24-25; red rome mostly $20-23. An occasional shipper finished for the season.
NEW ENGLAND — Shipments (6-5-5) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Unofficial prices for March 4, cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $28-32, cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack mcintosh $35-42.
Feb 24, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,206-1,232-1,213, includes exports 373-372-413) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices gala higher, granny smith slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $22-24, 100-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $22-24; 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-125s $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26, 113s $24-26, 125s $22-24; braeburn 72-80s $20, 88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s mostly $24, 113s $22-24, 125s $22; fuji 64-88s $28-30, 100s $24-26, 113s $24; granny smith 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28-30, 113-125s $28; gala 72-88s $30-32, 100s $28, 113s $28, 125s $24-26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
NEW YORK — Shipments (54-55-45) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $27-29, red delicious mostly $24-24.50, empire mostly $25-28, rome mostly $22-23, golden delicious mostly $25-28, fuji mostly $28. Cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack red delicious 80-88s mostly $28, 100s mostly $26; mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32; rome 80-100s mostly $24-25. Cartons U.S. extra fancy cell pack mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32.
APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD-PA-VA-WV) — Shipments (23-19-21, export 1-0-0) — Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading moderate. Prices about unchanged. Cartons tray pack U.S. extra fancy red delicious 72-100s mostly $26; golden delicious 72-88s mostly $26-28, 100s mostly $26; fuji 72-88s $34-36; cartons of 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum U.S. extra fancy red delicious mostly $24-25, golden delicious mostly $24-25, fuji $28-29 and red rome mostly $23.
NEW ENGLAND — Shipments (5-6-5) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Unofficial prices for Feb. 25, cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $28-32, cartons of U.S. extra fancy tray pack mcintosh and $35-42.
Feb 17, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (1,227-1,206-1,232, includes exports 403-373-372) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-125s mostly $20; golden delicious 72-88s $22-24, 100-125s $20-22; fuji 64-88s $22-24; 100-113s $20-22; granny smith 72-88s $24-26, 100-125s $22-24; gala 72-88s $26-28, 100s $24, 113-125s $22-24; braeburn 72-80s $20, 88s $18-20, 100-125s $18. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack fine appearance red delicious 72-125s $22-24; golden delicious 72-100s mostly $24, 113s $22-24, 125s $22; fuji 64-88s $28-30, 100s $24-26, 113s $24; granny smith 72-88s mostly $28-30, 100s $26-28, 113-125s mostly $24-26; gala 72-88s $28-30, 100s $26, 113-125s $24-26; braeburn 72-88s $20-22, 100s $20, 113s $18-20. Quality generally good.
NEW YORK — Shipments (52-54-55) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices mcintosh cartons tray pack and mcintosh cartons cell pack slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $27-29, red delicious mostly $24-24.50, empire mostly $25-28, rome mostly $22-23, golden delicious mostly $25-28. Cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack red delicious 80-88s mostly $28, 100s mostly $26; mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32; rome 80-100s mostly $24-25. Cartons U.S. extra fancy cell pack mcintosh 80-88s mostly $38, 100s mostly $36; empire 80-88s mostly $34-35, 100s mostly $32.
NEW ENGLAND — Shipments (5-5-6) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Unofficial prices for Feb. 19, cartons U.S. extra fancy 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum mcintosh mostly $28-32, cartons U.S. extra fancy tray pack mcintosh and $35-42.