UNITED STATES & MEXICO - The bell pepper market is showing mixed conditions this week, with stable pricing reported across much of the West while South Georgia continues to face softer demand and lower prices. According to the USDA’s June 2, 2026, National FOB Review, regional supply patterns and shifting production areas are driving market activity as buyers navigate varying availability and quality.

In California’s Coachella Valley, the green bell pepper market remains relatively steady. Demand is described as moderate, with extra-large peppers ranging from 30.95–36.95, mostly 30.95–32.95. Large peppers are reported at 30.95–34.95, mostly 30.95, while Fair Quality fruit is moving at 24.95–26.95. Jumbo supplies remain too limited to establish a consistent market.

Red bell peppers from the region are also holding steady. Half-cartons are mostly 16.95, while Fair Quality red peppers in 1 1/9-bushel cartons are mostly 24.95–26.95, with occasional higher sales reported.

Crossings from Mexico through Texas are seeing steady movement as summer production gains momentum. Demand for green bell peppers is reported as good, supported by excellent quality and increasing supplies. Extra-large peppers are ranging from 28.95–32.95, mostly 29.95, while large peppers are reported at 26.95–30.95, mostly 28.95. Choice fruit is moving at 22.95–26.95. Industry sources note that jumbo and extra-large supplies are increasing as summer growing regions settle into a more consistent production rhythm.

Greenhouse-grown colored peppers from Mexico are also maintaining steady market conditions, though quality remains somewhat mixed. Red peppers continue to command the highest values, with jumbo and extra-large sizes mostly 9.00–10.00 per 11-pound carton. Orange and yellow peppers are generally ranging from 7.00–8.00 for jumbo and extra-large fruit, while large red peppers are mostly 6.00–7.00.

The softer segment of the market remains South Georgia, where demand is characterized as fairly light and pricing has moved lower. Jumbo and extra-large green peppers are mostly 24.35–24.95, with only a few sales reaching 28.95. Fair Quality peppers are quoted between 24.35 and 26.95.

Overall, western markets continue to benefit from balanced supply and steady demand. California remains stable, while Mexico is seeing increasing volumes and strong quality as summer production ramps up. In contrast, eastern growers are working through weaker buyer interest and softer pricing. Colored greenhouse peppers continue to maintain a premium position, particularly red varieties, which remain the strongest segment of the category.

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