U.S. holdings of fresh apples on Dec. 1 were 121.5 million cartons, down 2% from the same time a year ago.
The U.S. apple storage report said Dec. 1 fresh apple holdings were 13% more than the five-year average.
On Dec. 1, Washington state accounted for 104.5 million cartons of fresh apples, down 1% from last year and 13% higher than the five-year average. Washington’s fresh apples accounted for 86% of total U.S. fresh apple supplies on Dec. 1.
Dec. 9 shipping point prices for Washington Honeycrisp 64- to 80-count apples were $40.95 to $44.95 per carton, up slightly from $38.95 to $42.95 per carton the same day a year ago.
Gala shipping point prices were reported at $28.95 to $31.95 per carton, up from $24.95 to 26.95 at the same time a year ago. The USDA reported 64- to 88-count red delicious apples were priced at $18.95 to $20.95 per carton, up from $16.95 to $20.95 per carton a year ago.
By variety, fresh holding on Dec. 1, compared with the same time a year ago.
- Gala — 20.85 million cartons, up 1% from 20.61 million cartons.
- Red delicious — 18.9 million cartons, down 6% from 20.18 million cartons.
- Granny smith — 14.6 million cartons, down 6% from 15.4 million cartons.
- Fuji — 12.54 million cartons, down 8% from 13.6 million cartons.
- Cosmic Crisp — 12.4 million cartons, up 71% from 7.27 million cartons.
- Pink Lady — 10.4 million cartons, up 30% from 8 million cartons.
- Envy — 3.68 million cartons, up 19% from 3.1 million cartons.
- Ambrosia — 2.59 million cartons, up 2% from 2.5 million cartons.
- Golden delicious — 4.49 million cartons, down 15% from 5.29 million cartons.
