UNITED STATES - The celery market is showing mixed conditions across major shipping regions, with moderate demand and generally light supplies influencing pricing, according to the USDA’s National FOB Review. While some districts remain steady, others are trending slightly lower, with a wide range reported in price, quality, and condition.

In Santa Maria, California, demand is moderate and the market is about steady. Cartons 2 dozen are mostly trading between $46.50–$48.55, with a wider range reported from $45.55–$50.55. Cartons 2½ dozen are moving at similar levels, mostly $46.50–$48.45, with occasional higher and lower pricing noted.

The Oxnard District continues to report light supplies, with demand remaining moderate and the market slightly lower. Cartons 2 dozen and 2½ dozen are mostly trading in the mid-to-upper $60 range, largely $64.55–$67.75, with some lower trades reported in the high-$50s. Hearts in 18-count film bags are generally moving between $65.50–$68.75, with a broader range extending higher.

In Western Arizona, supply remains light with demand moderate and markets about steady. Organic celery cartons 2 dozen and 2½ dozen are mostly priced between $62.00–$64.00, with occasional higher and lower trades. Organic hearts continue to move with limited availability.

Across the Imperial and Coachella Valleys in California, Central and Western Arizona, and Mexico crossings through Calexico and San Luis, celery supplies are also reported as light, with markets slightly lower. Cartons 2 dozen and 2½ dozen are mostly trading between $64.55–$67.75, with occasional lower pricing. Hearts cartons in 18-count film bags are largely priced in the mid-to-upper $60 range.

Overall, celery pricing reflects a market shaped by light supplies and regional variability, with pricing differences tied closely to district, pack style, and condition.

ANUK will continue watching how regional supplies and condition trends influence celery markets moving forward.