Marketscope — Fruit f.o.b.s as of May 18

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  shipments for the fresh market. Protective services are extra unless otherwise stated. Shipments, in 1,000 cwt., are for weeks ending: 1st no. = May 2; 2nd no. = May 9; 3rd no. = May 16. Expected movement is for May 24 to June 6. F.o.b. prices are as of May 18.

Apples 

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON 2019 CROP — Shipments (1,147-1,127-1,146, Includes exports 279-269-261) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Washington Extra Fancy Carton tray pack Red Delicious 72-88s mostly 14.00-16.00, 100-113s mostly 13.00-15.00; Golden Delicious fine appearance 72s mostly 25.00-28.00, 80s mostly 24.00-26.00, 88s mostly 22.00-26.00, 100s mostly 18.00-22.00; Fuji 64-88s mostly 18.00-20.00, 100s mostly 16.00-18.00, 113s mostly 14.00-17.00; Granny Smith 64s mostly 18.00-20.00, 72-80s mostly 18.00-22.00, 88s 18.00-20.00, 100s mostly 17.00-19.00, 113- 125s mostly 16.00-18.00; Gala 64-72s mostly 23.00-24.00, 80s 21.00-24.00, 88s mostly 19.00-20.00, 100s mostly 16.00-17.00, 113s mostly 14.00-16.00, 125s mostly 14.00-15.00; Honeycrisp 56s mostly 28.00-34.90, 64s mostly 32.00-38.90, 72 80s 34.00-40.90, 88s mostly 32.00-38.90, 100s mostly 30.00-36.90. Cartons 12 3-pound film bags Red Delicious Washington Extra Fancy 2 1/2" minimum mostly 15.95-17.95; Golden Delicious, Fuji, and Gala 2 1/2" minimum mostly 16.95-18.95; Granny Smith 1/2" minimum mostly 18.95- 20.95; Honeycrisp 2 1/2" minimum mostly 30.95-34.95. ORGANIC cartons tray pack Gala Washington Extra Fancy 64s mostly 22.00- 26.00, 72-80s mostly 20.00-26.00, 88s mostly 18.00-24.00, 100s mostly 18.00-20.00; cartons 12 3 pound film bags Gala 2 1/2" minimum mostly 16.95-20.95. 

NEW YORK 2019 CROP — Shipments (69-56-55) — Movement expected to seasonally decrease. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Fuji Cartons Tray Pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 26.00-27.00; McIntosh Cartons Tray Pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 27.00-28.00. Cartons 12 3-pound Film Bags Red Delicious U.S. Extra Fancy mostly 16.00-19.00; Fuji U.S. Extra Fancy mostly 20.00- 22.00; McIntosh U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 18.00-22.00; Empire U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 18.00- 22.00. 

MICHIGAN — Shipments (51-43-36) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. cartons 12 3-pound film bags U.S. Extra Fancy Gala and McIntosh mostly 18.00-20.00, Red Delicious mostly 17.00-19.00, Jonagold mostly 17.00-18.00, Fuji and Golden Delicious mostly 19.00-21.00, Tray pack 88s Gala and Fuji 24.00-28.00, Red Delicious mostly 20.00-22.00, Golden Delicious 21.00-24.00. Supplies of Golden Delicious and McIntosh light and in few hands, Fuji fairly light. 

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT 2019 CROP — Shipments (20-22-21) — Supplies in few hands as many shippers have finished for the season and a couple shippers will continue for several more weeks. LAST REPORT. 

NEW ENGLAND 2019 CROP — Shipments (3-2-3) — Movement expected to seasonally decrease. Too few open market sales to establish a market.

Apricots 

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (U-U-U) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Carton 2 layer Various Varieties 64s mostly 28.95-30.95, 72s mostly 28.95-30.95, 84s mostly 24.95 Carton 3 layer 162s mostly 22.95. Primary variety Kylese. Extra services included. (U = unavailable)

Avocados 

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS 2019 CROP — Crossings (269-476*-221) — Movement expected to remain increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons 2 layer Hass 32-36s mostly 39.25-40.25, 40s mostly 37.95-39.25, 48s mostly 36.25-38.25, 60s mostly 30.25-32.25, 70s mostly 21.25-23.25, 84s mostly 17.25-18.25. Extra services included. (* revised)

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (161-139-U) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Conventional 40-84s lower, others generally unchanged. Carton 2 layer Hass 32-36s mostly 40.25-42.25, 40-48s mostly 38.25- 40.25, 60s mostly 35.25-37.25, 70s mostly 20.25-22.25, 84s mostly 18.25-20.25. Carton 2 layer Hass ORGANIC 48s mostly 58.25-60.25, 60s mostly 56.25-58.25, 70s mostly 42.25-45.25. Extra services included. (U = unavailable)

Blueberries 

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (27-45-52) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids mostly 22.00. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 12.00. Cartons 8 18-ounce containers with lids 24.00-26.00. ORGANIC flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 14.00. 

SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (52-46-38) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Slightly Higher. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large 22.00-24.00, ORGANIC 12 1-pint cups with lids medium large 26.00-28.00, 6 ounce cups with lids mediumlarge mostly 16.00-18.50. Quality variable. 

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS — Crossings (51-26*-21) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Flats 12 6-oz cups with lids mostly 10.00. Quality and condition variable. (* revised) 

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (0-3*-15) — Movement expected to continue increasing. Trading Moderate. Prices flats 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large 20.00-24.00. Quality variable. Some present — Shipments include prior commitments. Includes palletizing and cooling. (* revised)

Cantaloupes 

FLORIDA — Shipments (0-84-49) — Supply in too few hands and too few new sales reported to establish a market. 

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (39-71-41) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 9s higher, others generally unchanged. 1/2 cartons 9s (supplies light) 12.95-14.50, 12s mostly 9.95, 15s 5.00-6.00. Quality variable. 

IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA — Shipments (0-0-34) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies very light. Trading Moderate. Prices 1/2 cartons 12s mostly 16.95, 15s mostly 7.95-8.95. Quality generally good. 

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (0-#-18) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Fairly Active. Prices 1/2 cartons 9s 16.00-16.95, 12s 14.95-16.95, 15s mostly 8.50-9.50. Quality generally good. (# less than 50,000 lbs) 

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat — (138-37-U) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as shippers finish the season. Trading Active. Prices Higher. From Guatemala and Honduras. Prices 1/2 cartons 9-15s and Oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) supply in too few hands to establish a market. Lighter supply expected to continue the next 7-10 days. (U = unavailable) 

GEORGIA — Light Shipments expected to begin within 7-10 days with sufficient volume and number of shippers for first F.O.B. report by week of May 31. FIRST REPORT.

Cherries 

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (47-161-326) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active at lower prices. Prices Lower. 16 pound containers/bagged various red sweet varieties; 9 1/2 row size mostly 50.00-52.00, 10 row size mostly 45.00-48.00, 10 ½ row size mostly 43.00-46.00, 11 row size mostly 42.00-45.00, 11 1/2 row size mostly 34.00-36.00, 12 row size 20.00-25.00. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON — Harvest expected to begin early areas the week of May 31. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of June 21. Crop expected to be of good quality and condition. FIRST REPORT.

Grapes 

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (39-73*-87) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Active. Prices 18 pound containers bagged U.S. One large Perlette mostly 26.95, White Seedless mostly 28.95-30.95. Quality generally good. (* revised) 

CHILE IMPORTS — PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA 2020 CROP Imports via Boat — (40*-45-20) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 18 lb containers bagged Red Seedless exlge 16.00-18.00, lge 14.00- 16.00, med 12.00-14.00 Black Seedless exlge mostly 16.00, lge 14.00-16.00, med-lge mostly 12.00-14.00 Red Globe jbo mostly 16.00, exlge 14.00-16.00, lge 12.00-14.00 SPECIAL STORAGE White Seedless Type exlge mostly 34.00 lge mostly 30.00-32.00, med-lge mostly 28.00- 30.00. (* revised) 

CHILE IMPORTS — PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA 2020 CROP Imports via Boat — (23-7-5) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 18 lb containers bagged Red Seedless exlge mostly 16.00, lge 14.00- 16.00, med-lge mostly 12.00-13.00 Black Seedless exlge mostly 16.00, lge mostly 14.00, med-lge mostly 12.00-14.00 Red Globe jbo mostly 16.00, exlge 14.00-16.00, lge 12.00-14.00 SPECIAL STORAGE White Seedless Type exlge mostly 34.00, lge mostly 30.00-32.00, med-lge mostly 28.00- 30.00. 

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase. Light harvesting is expected to get underway the week of May 18th. F.O.B. expected to begin on or around May 25th.

Lemons 

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments Moderate — Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Slightly Higher. 7/10 bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 75s mostly 25.18-28.20, 95-140s mostly 27.18-30.20, 165s-200s mostly 24.18- 26.20, 235s mostly 20.18-23.20; Shippers Choice 75s mostly 17.18-19.20, 95-115s 19.18-21.20, 140s mostly 20.18-23.20, 165-200s mostly 22.10-25.20, 235s mostly 18.18-21.20. ORGANIC 7/10 bushel Shippers First Grade 75s mostly 28.18-32.20, 95-115s mostly 37.18- 42.20, 140s mostly 37.18-41.20; Shippers Choice 95-115s mostly 22.18-26.20, 140s mostly 24.18-30.20.

Mangoes 

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings — (225-205-197) — Movement expected about the same. Crossings include Haden and light supplies of Kent varieties. Trading Tommy Atkins 6-8s and Ataulfo 12-16s moderate, others fairly slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 1 layer Tommy Atkins 6s 5.50, 7s 5.00-5.50, 8s mostly 4.75-5.00, 9s mostly 4.00-4.50, 10s 3.50-4.00, 12s mostly 3.00; Ataulfo 12s mostly 7.50, 14s mostly 7.00-7.50, 16s mostly 6.00-6.50, 18s mostly 4.50-5.00, 20s mostly 4.50, 22s mostly 4.00. Quality variable. 

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (77-72-73) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Ataulfo 14s and 18-24s higher, 16s generally unchanged; Tommy Atkins lower. Cartons 1 layer Tommy Atkins 6-7s mostly 5.50, 8s mostly 5.00-5.50, 9s mostly 5.00, 10s mostly 4.00, 12s mostly 3.50; Ataulfo 14s 7.00, 16s mostly 6.00, 18s mostly 5.50-6.00, 20s mostly 5.00, 22s 4.50-5.00, 24s mostly 4.00. Quality Variable. 

CARIBBEAN IMPORTS — PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat — (25-23-U) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Higher. From Haiti. Flats 1 layer Francis (Francine) 8-12s mostly 10.00-11.00. (U = unavailable)

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat — (29*-27-U) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as shippers wind down for the season. Trading Moderate. Prices 6-9s Slightly Lower, 10s Lower. From Guatemala and Nicaragua. Flats 1 layer Tommy Atkins 6-9s mostly 5.00-5.50, 10s mostly 4.00-4.50, 12s supply in too few hands to establish a market. Supply light. (*revised, U = unavailable)

Nectarines 

CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (U-U-U) — Movement expected to increase. Light and sporadic harvesting has begun. Supplies in too few hands to establish market. First F.O.B. expected week of May 25 , 2020. (U = unavailable)

Oranges 

FLORIDA — Shipments (84-88-90, Includes exports 2-3-0) — Prices not reported. Shipments are for weeks ending April 18, April 25 and May 2 in that order. 

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments Fairly Heavy—Movement expected about the same. Supplies 113-138s light. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Shippers First Grade 40-48s and Choice 40-56s generally unchanged, others slightly higher. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shippers First Grade 40s 18.18-20.20, 48-56s 20.18-21.20, 72s mostly 21.18-23.20, 88s mostly 20.18-23.20, 113s mostly 20.18-22.20, 138s mostly 19.18-21.20; Shippers Choice 40s mostly 13.20-14.20, 48-56s mostly 15.18-16.20, 72s mostly 16.18-18.20, 88s 16.18-18.20, 113s mostly 17.18-19.20, 138s mostly 18.18-19.20. ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shippers First Grade and Choice supplies light and in too few hands to establish a market.

Peaches 

SOUTH CAROLINA 2020 CROP — Shipments (0-0-18) — Movement expected to increase as more volume gets ready for harvest. Expected F.O.B. to be issued by May 19. FIRST REPORT. 

CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP — Shipments (U-U-U) — Expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Cartons 2 layer tray pack 54-56s mostly 28.95-30.95, 60-64s mostly 24.95-26.95, 70-72s mostly 15.95-18.95. Extra services included. Primary yellow flesh varieties Mat Princess and Krista. (U = unavailable)

Pears 

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON — Shipments (67-67-62, Includes exports 16-15-14) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped D'Anjou U.S. One 70-90s mostly 25.00-26.90, 100s mostly 21.00-23.90, 110s mostly 19.00-22.90, 120s mostly 19.00-20.90. 

ARGENTINA IMPORTS — PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA 2020 CROP Imports via Boat — (11*-3-1) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 18 kb cartons tray pack Bartlett 70 sz-80 sz mostly 26.00, 90 sz mostly 22.00- 24.00, 100 sz mostly 18.00, 110 sz 16.00 18.00 Bosc 60 sz 22.00-24.00, 70 sz-80 sz 24.00-26.00, 90 sz 22.00-24.00, 100 sz 16.00- 20.00, 110 sz 16.00-18.00. (* revised)

Raspberries 

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS — Crossings (46-45*-39) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices Higher. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 18.00. Quality generally good. Most present — Shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. (* revised) 

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (0-2-5) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Quality variable. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by May 29.

Strawberries 

SANTA MARIA DISTRICT — Shipments (352-377-361) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Conventional slightly higher, Organic generally unchanged. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large 8.00-10.00. ORGANIC Flats 1-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly 12.00. Quality and condition variable. Most present — Shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. Some berries being diverted to freezer and/or processor.

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA — Shipments (168-235-296) — Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Conventional slightly higher, Organic generally unchanged. Flats 8 1-lb containers with lids large-extra large mostly 9.00-10.00. Quality variable. ORGANIC flats 8 1-pound containers with lids large-extra large mostly 12.00. 

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments (198-125-89) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids small medium mostly 8.00. Quality and condition variable. Most present — Shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. Some berries being diverted to to freezer and/or processor. 

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (7-5-6) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large 13.75-14.50. Includes palletizing and cooling.

Watermelons 

FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT — Shipments (733-1,253-1,204, Seeded 56-69-54; Seedless 677-1184-1150) —Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Very Active. Prices Higher. 24 inch bins. Red Flesh Seeded type 35s 112.00; Seedless type 36s 154.00, 45s 154.00-161.00, 60s 154.00-161.00. Quality generally good. 

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA — Crossings (558-748-881) — Movement expected about the same. Trading 35-60 counts active at slightly lower prices, others fairly active. Prices 35-60 counts slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Red Flesh Seedless type 24 inch bins approximately 35-45 counts mostly 140.00-147.00, approximately 60 count mostly 133.00-140.00; Miniature (supplies light) cartons 6s 10.95-12.95, 8s mostly 13.95, 9s mostly 12.95-13.95, 11s 9.95-10.95. ORGANIC Red Flesh Seedless type 24 inch bins approximately 35-45 counts mostly 175.00; Miniature cartons 6s 13.95-14.95, 8s 15.95-16.95, 9s 14.95-16.95. Quality variable. 

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (8*-123-361) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late very active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Red Flesh Seedless type 24 inch bins per pound approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly .24, approximately 60 count mostly .21-.22. Quality generally good. (* revised)

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (43-32-39) — Movement expected to decrease as most shippers are finished for the season. Red Flesh Seedless type supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable. Light crossings expected to continue through May 23. LAST REPORT 

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ 0-0-11, CA 0-0-13) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Prices 24 inch bins Red Flesh Seedless Type approximately 35-45 counts mostly .23-.24, approximately 60 count mostly .21-.23. Quality generally good. 

SOUTH CAROLINA — Light Shipments expected to begin within 7-10 days with sufficient volume and number of shippers for first F.O.B. report by week of June 14. FIRST REPORT.