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WATERMELON — F.O.B.S AS OF MAY 13

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (705-766-766, seedless 683-751-759, seeded 22-15-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading seeded slow, others moderate. Prices seedless 35-60 counts lower, others generally unchanged. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35-60 counts mostly 20 cents, 75-80s 14-16 cents; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 35-55 counts 12-14 cents. Flat cartons red-flesh seedless miniature 6-9s $7-9. Quality variable. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (29-96-255, seedless 26-83-223, seeded 3-13-32) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading very active at slightly lower prices. Prices 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 35-60 counts 28 cents, seeded-type approximately 28-35 counts mostly 21-22 cents. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. FLORIDA — Shipments (124-159-233, red-flesh seeded 16-29-53, red-flesh seedless 51-130-180) — Movement expected to increase as more growers start the season in central Florida. Harvesting slowed. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seeded-type 35s 24-25 cents; red-flesh seedless-type 45 count 29-30 cents, 60 count 29-30 cents. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ seedless 0-23-16, CA 0-26-78, seedless 0-24-73, seeded 0-2-5) — Movement from western Arizona, Imperial and Coachella valleys expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices slightly lower. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly 22 cents. Organic red-flesh seedless 24-inch bins per pound approximately 35 and 45 counts 35 cents; miniature carton 6s and 8s $20.50. Quality generally good. Harvest central Arizona expected to begin the week of May 27.

 



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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.

 

FRUITS - PEARS

Pears — F.o.b.s as of May 13

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (71-71-67, includes exports 22-16-23) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-100s $26-28; 110-135s mostly $26; 150s $22. Quality generally good.

CHILE — Imports (33-39-20) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase slightly. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $26, 80-90s $24-26, 100s $22-24, 110s $20-22, 120s $18-20; packham's triumph 80-90s $28-30, 100s $26-28; bosc 60s $28-30, 70s $31-33, 80s $30-32, 90s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 110s $24-26. Quality good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (106*-0-0) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as April 29 to May 12. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bosc 60s $26-28, 70-80s $28-30, 90s $26-28, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24. Quality good. *revised.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of May 6

May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (76-71-71, includes exports 23-22-16) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-100s $26-28; 110-135s mostly $26; 150s $22. Quality generally good.

CHILE — Imports (6-33-39) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase slightly. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $26, 80-90s $24-26, 100s $22-24, 110s $20-22, 120s $18-20; packham's triumph 80-90s $28-30, 100s $26-28; bosc 60s $28-30, 70s $31-33, 80s $30-32, 90s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 110s $24-26. Quality good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (1*-105-0) — 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 containers wrapped bosc 60s $26-28, 70-80s $28-30, 90s $26-28, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24; williams 60-80s mostly $28, 90s mostly $26, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24, 120s $20-22. Quality good. *revised.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of April 29

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (74-76-71, includes exports 24-23-22) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-100s $26-28; 110-135s mostly $26; 150s $22. Quality generally good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (47-0*-105) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as April 15-28. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bosc 60s $26-28, 70-80s $28-30, 90s $26-28, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24; williams 60-80s mostly $28, 90s mostly $26, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24, 120s $20-22. Quality good. *revised; **unavailable.

CHILE — Imports (21-6-33) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase slightly. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $26, 80-90s $24-26, 100s $22-24, 110s $20-22, 120s $18-20; packham's triumph 80-90s $28-30, 100s $26-28; bosc 60s $28-30, 70s $31-33, 80s $30-32, 90s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 110s $24-26. Quality good.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of April 22

Apr 21, 2013 - May 4, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (90-74-76, includes exports 27-24-23) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-100s mostly $26; 110-135s $24-26; 150s $20-22. Quality generally good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (89-47*-**) — Imports via boat — Movement expected to remain about the same as April 8-21. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bosc 60s $26-28, 70-80s $28-30, 90s $26-28, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24; williams 60-80s mostly $28, 90s mostly $26, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24, 120s $20-22. Quality good. *revised, **unavailable.

CHILE — Imports (26-21-6) — Imports via boat — Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $26, 80-90s $24-26, 100s $22-24, 110s $20-22, 120s $18-20; packham's triumph 80-90s $28-30, 100s $26-28; bosc 60s $28-30, 70s $31-33, 80s $30-32, 90s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 110s $24-26. Quality good.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of April 15

Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (108-90-74, includes exports 34-27-24) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-100s mostly $26; 110-135s $24-26; 150s $20-22. Quality generally good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (9*-89*-46) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as April 1-14. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped williams 60-80s mostly $28, 90s mostly $26, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24, 120s $20-22. Quality good. *revised.

CHILE — Imports (24-26-21) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices bosc lower, others unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $26, 80-90s $24-26, 100s $22-24, 110s $20-22, 120s $18-20; bosc 70s $31-33, 80s $30-32, 90s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 110s $24-26. Quality good. *revised.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of April 1

Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (123-120-108, includes exports 37-43-34) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-120s $24-26; 135s $24, 150s $20-22. Bosc (standard russet) offerings inefficient to establish a report. LAST REPORT for 2012 bosc. Quality generally good.

CHILE — Imports (12-20-20) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 8-kilogram containers comice 20-25s $12, 30-35s $11, 40-45s $10; 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $26, 80-90s $24-26, 100s $22-24, 110s $20-22, 120s $18-20; bosc 70-80s mostly $34, 90s mostly $32, 100s mostly $30, 110s mostly $28. Quality good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (4*-120*-0) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as March 18-31. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices 60-90s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped williams 60-80s mostly $28, 90s mostly $26, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24, 120s $20-22. Quality good. *revised.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of March 25

Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (146-123-120, includes exports 50-37-43) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-120s $24-26; 135s $24, 150s $22-24. Bosc (standard russet) offerings in fewer hands 70-90s $22-24; 100-110s $20-22; 120s $18. Quality generally good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (131-1*-117) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as March 11-24. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped williams 60-70s mostly $30, 80s $28-30, 90s $26-28, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24, 120s $20-22. Quality good. *revised.

CHILE — Imports (7-12-20) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 8-kilogram containers comice 20-25s $12, 30-35s $11, 40-45s $10; 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $26, 80-90s $24-26, 100s $22-24, 110s $20-22, 120s $18-20. Quality good.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of March 11

Mar 10, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (141-140-146, includes exports 44-43-50) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-120s $24-26; 135s $24, 150s $22-24. Bosc (standard russet) 70-90s $22-24; 100-110s $20-22; 120s $18. Quality generally good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (108-5*-122) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as Feb. 25 to March 10. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 18-kilogram containers wrapped williams 60-80s mostly $30, 90s $26-28, 100s $24-26, 110s $22-24, 120s $20-22. Quality good. *revised.

CHILE — Imports (14-20-7) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $26, 80-90s $24-26, 100s $22-24, 110s $20-22, 120s $18-20. Quality good.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of March 4

Mar 3, 2013 - Mar 16, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (163-141-140, includes exports 51-44-43) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices anjou 135-150s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-120s $24-26; 135s $24, 150s $22-24. Bosc (standard russet) 70-90s $22-24; 100-110s $20-22; 120s $18. Quality generally good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (19-108*-**) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped williams 60s mostly $34, 70-80s mostly $32, 90s $28-30, 100s $26-28, 110s $24-26, 120s $22-24. Quality good. *revised, **unavailable.

CHILE — Imports (5-14-20) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $26, 80-90s $24-26, 100s $22-24, 110s $20-22, 120s $18-20. Quality good.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 25

Feb 24, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (172-163-141, includes exports 53-51-44) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices anjou 135-150s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-100s $24-26; 110-150s $24. Bosc (standard russet) 70-90s $22-24; 100-110s $20-22; 120s $18. Quality generally good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (0-19-105) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped williams 60-70s mostly $34, 80s mostly $32, 90s $28-30. Quality good.

CHILE — Imports (8-5-14) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase slightly. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $32, 80s mostly $30, 90s $26-28. Quality good.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 19

Feb 17, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (140-172-163, includes exports 57-53-51) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-100s $24-26; 110-120s $24; 135s $22-24; 150s $22. Bosc (standard russet) 70-90s $22-24; 100-110s $20-22; 120s $18. Quality generally good.

ARGENTINA — Imports (0-0-19) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices for 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $34, 80s mostly $32, 90s $28-30. Quality good.

CHILE — Imports (6-8-5) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices for 18-kilogram containers wrapped bartlett 60-70s mostly $32, 80s mostly $30, 90s $26-28. Quality good.

Pears — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 11

Feb 10, 2013 - Feb 23, 2013

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2012 crop shipments (188-140-172, includes exports 63-57-53) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70-100s $24-26; 110-120s $24; 135s $22-24; 150s $22. Bosc (standard russet) 70-90s $22-24; 100-110s $20-22; 120s $18. Quality generally good.

CHILE — Imports (2-6-8) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish a market were expected the week of Feb. 11.

ARGENTINA — Imports (0-0-0) — Imports via boat. Expect first vessel arrivals around mid-month. Sufficient volume and number of importers to establish a market were expected the week of Feb. 18.

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