CALIFORNIA/MEXICO - With the Mexico harvest slowing down and the California season now in full swing, reports state that avocado markets have stabilized over the past couple of months.

PRO*ACT’s The Source report, published on June 4, states that sizes 48 count and smaller are seeing improved conditions, while larger fruit continues to face challenges. With both coasts now receiving offshore fruit, producers have been able to maintain a balance in supply. Our pricing update from April showed that supplies were light out of all regions, but markets seem to have steadied since then.

The USDA’s most recent market report out of California’s Los Angeles Terminal reinforces that current avocado markets are steady. The report lists CA Hass 32s of fair quality 69.00-72.00; lower 36s of fair quality at 69.00-72.00; and 40s of fair quality at 63.00-66.00.

Mexico Hass, according to USDA, is represented by the following numbers:

• 32s 70.00-72.00 mostly 70.00-71.00 occasional higher/lower
• 36s 70.00-72.00 mostly 70.00-71.00 occasional higher
• 40s 64.00-66.00 mostly 65.00-66.00 occasional higher/lower
• 48s 60.00-63.00 mostly 61.00-62.00 occasional lower
• 60s 44.00-47.00 mostly 45.00-46.00 occasional higher
• 70s 38.00-40.00 mostly 39.00-40.00 occasional higher
• 84s 29.00-32.00 mostly 30.00-31.00 occasional higher/lower

With approximately five weeks left before transitioning to the Flora Loca season in Mexico, and peak season through the end of June in California, we will continue to keep our eye on avocado markets.