United States Fruit Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Feb 10/04 - SNS -- The latest weekly fruit market trend report was released by the USDA today.

AND FEBRUARY 7, 2004 IN THAT ORDER IN THOUSAND HUNDRED WEIGHT (100,000 LBS) 
UNITS.  EXPECTED MOVEMENT IS FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 8-21, 2004.  PRICES
ARE FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2004 COMPARED WITH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2004.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED SALES ARE F.O.B. SHIPPING POINT BASIS (INCLUDING 
DELIVERED SALES F.O.B. SHIPPING POINT BASIS) OR PORT OF ENTRY AND EXTRA 
SERVICES ARE INCLUDED.  PRICES REPRESENT OPEN (SPOT) MARKET SALES BY FIRST
HANDLERS ON PRODUCT OF GENERALLY GOOD QUALITY AND CONDITION UNLESS OTHERWISE
STATED AND MAY INCLUDE PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES OR OTHER INCENTIVES.  NO 
CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO AFTER-SALE ADJUSTMENTS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
BROKERAGE FEES PAID BY SHIPPER ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE REPORTED.




CITRUS FRUITS
---GRAPEFRUIT
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 102-117-118----Movement 
expected to remain about the same.  Trading moderate.  Prices 27s and 
32s slightly higher, 36s generally unchanged, others slightly lower.  
7/10 bushel cartons Texas Fancy Marked Rio Star 27s 10.75-11.25, 32s 
9.75-10.25, 36s 7.50-7.75, 40s mostly 7.00-7.25, 48s 6.00-6.25, 56s 
mostly 5.00.    
---LEMONS
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA---Shipments 
moderate---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. 
Prices Shippers First Grade 75s-95s slightly lower, Shippers first grade
and choice 165-200s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons 
Shippers First Grade 75s 12.00-14.50, 95s 12.00-14.50, 115s 12.00-13.50, 
140s 14.00-16.00, 165s 12.50-13.50, 200s 12.50-13.50, 235s 10.50-11.50, 
cartons Shippers Choice 75s 8.00-9.00, 95s 8.00-9.00, 115s 8.50-9.00, 
140s 10.50-11.50, 165s 12.00-13.00, 200s 12.00-13.00, and 235s 8.50-9.50. 
Packouts in district three generally peaking on 115s, followed equally 
by 140s and 95s, with good volumes of 75s.  Decreasing amounts of 165-235s 
are currently being packed.    
---LIMES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 87-94-120---Movement 
expected to remain about the same.  Supplies 110s fairly heavy.  Trading 
early 110s and 150s moderate, others active, late 110s slow, others 
fairly slow.  Prices 110s and 150s higher, others slightly lower. 40 pound 
cartons Seedless type 110s 8.00-10.00, 150s 10.00-12.00, 175s 12.00-14.00, 
200s and 230s 14.00-16.00, 250s mostly 14.00.  Quality variable.
---MISCELLANEOUS CITRUS
   SPAIN-CLEMENTINES---IMPORTS 47-52-31---Movement is expected to decrease 
as season comes to a close. Last bulk ship arrived last week.  Few container 
ships are expected next two weeks. Trading moderate.  Prices lower. 
Clementines 2.3 kg containers 18s 3.50-3.75, 20s 3.50-3.75, 24s 3.50-3.75, 
28s 3.25-3.75, 32s supplies insufficient to establish a market. Last F.O.B. 
report was issued on February 9, 2004.  Quality variable.
---ORANGES
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA---Shipments moderate.  
Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 
Shippers First Grade 48-56s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 
Carton Navels Shippers First Grade 48s 9.00-9.50, 56s 9.00-9.50, 
72s 9.00-9.50, 88s 8.50-9.00, 113s 8.00-8.50, 138s 7.00-8.00, cartons 
Shippers Choice 48s 7.50-8.00, 56s 7.50-8.00, 72s 7.50-8.00, 88s 7.50, 
113s 7.00, 138s 6.50. Over next four weeks light volumes of Valencia 
oranges will become available, most to go for export sales.  
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 33-30-45---Movement expected 
to remain about the same.  Shipments of early varieties expected to be 
finished by mid March.  Trading moderate.  Prices generally unchanged.  
7/10 bushel cartons U.S. Combination Early Varieties 64s-113s 6.50, 
138s 6.25-6.50.  Valencia oranges will be ready for harvest within the 
next few weeks with shipments expected to begin in early March.  

BERRIES
---BLUEBERRIES
   CHILE---Imports 28-30-31---Imports via air and boat.  Movement expected 
to remain about the same.  
Port of Entry: Miami International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged.  
Flats 12 1/2 pint cups with lids medium 14.00-16.00.  Quality good.
---MISCELLANEOUS BERRIES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS---Shipments 0-1-2---
Movement expected to remain about the same.  Trading very active.  Prices 
unchanged.  Flats 12 5.6 ounce cups with lids Blackberries mostly 16.90-18.90.  
Includes palletizing and cooling.  Wide range in quality.  Prices include some 
1/2 dry pint containers.  Supplies remain very light due to cold temperatures in 
the district.
---RASPBERRIES
   CHILE---Imports 4-2-2---Imports via air.  Movement expected to remain about 
the same.  Port of Entry: Miami International Airport. Trading fairly slow. 
Prices lower.  Flats 12 1/2 pint baskets with lids Red 14.00-16.00. Quality good.
---STRAWBERRIES
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 67-82-72---
   SANTA MARIA DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-0-0---Movement expected to 
increase seasonally.  Several shippers began harvesting very light supplies 
in the district, however, supplies are insufficient to establish a market.  
Cooler temperatures in the district have halted production of berries for 10-14 
more days.  Currently, no F.O.B. being issued.  FIRST REPORT.
   SOUTH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 67-82-72---Movement expected to remain
about the same.  Trading very active at slightly lower prices.  Prices slightly 
lower.  Flats 12 1-pint baskets medium-large mostly 16.90, flats 8 1 pound 
containers with lids medium-large 14.90-16.90.  Includes palletizing and cooling.  
Wide range in quality.  Cold weather and crop conditions has resulted in a lighter 
than expected harvest during the period, and is expected to continue throughout 
the upcoming week.  Most present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior 
bookings.
   CENTRAL FLORIDA---Shipments 46-43-38---Movement expected to remain about the 
same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged.  Including palletizing and 
cooling.  Flats 12 1-pint baskets medium-large mostly 14.90, flats 8 1-lb 
containers with lids medium-large mostly 14.90.  Quality good.   

MELONS
---CANTALOUPES
   CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 162-170-136---Imports mostly from Honduras, 
Costa Rica. Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading active. Prices 
higher.  1/2 cartons 6s 8.00-9.00, 9s mostly 11.00, 12s mostly 11.00-12.00, 
15s mostly 10.00-11.00, 18s mostly 10.00.  Quality mostly good.
---HONEYDEWS
   CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 81-82-66---Imports from Guatemala, Honduras, 
Panama. Movement expected to remain the same. Trading fairly active. Prices 
higher. 2/3 cartons 4s 7.00-7.50, 5s 9.00-10.00, 6s 8.00-9.00, 8s mostly 6.00-
6.50, 9s mostly 5.00. Quality variable. 
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 15-11-9---Movement 
expected about the same.  Trading 8-9S slow, others moderate.  Supplies 
in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good.   
---WATERMELONS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS---Crossings 119-98-57---Movement 
expected to remain about the same. Trading early Red Flesh Seedless Type 
active, others moderate, late active.  Prices higher. Cartons per lb Red 
Flesh Seeded Type 3s .22-.24, 4s mostly .20, Red Flesh Seedless Type 
4s mostly .28, 5s mostly .26.  Harvest slowed in many areas by rain 
and wet fields.  Harvest expected to be fairly light due to poor quality 
caused by poor weather conditions.  Quality variable.  
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 37-36-25---
Movement expected about the same.   Trading fairly active.  Prices higher.  
Cartons per pound Red Flesh Seedless type 4s mostly .26, 5s mostly .24, Red 
Flesh Seeded type 3s .16, 4s .16.  Quality generally good.  

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
---APPLES
   YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---Shipments 783-765-812 
(included export 182-185-204) Movement expected to be about the same. 
Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. Carton traypack 
Washington Extra Fancy, Regular storage Fuji 64-88s mostly 22.00, 100s 
17.00-18.00, 113s 16.00-18.00. Controlled atmosphere storage. Red 
Delicious 72-88s mostly 16.00, 100s 15.00, 113-125s 14.00-15.00, Golden 
Delicious 72s mostly 22.00, 80s 21.00-22.00, 88s mostly 20.00, 100s 
16.00-18.00, 113s 15.00-17.00, 125s 14.00-16.00, Granny Smith (Includes 
Blush) 72-88s 20.00-22.00, 100-125s, 18.00-20.00. FIRST REPORT FOR 
CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE GRANNY SMITH. Gala 72-80s 26.00-28.00, 88s 
24.00-26.00, 100s 18.00-20.00, 113s 16.00, 125s 15.00-16.00, Braeburn 
72s 18.00-20.00, 80s 20.00-22.00, 88s 18.00-20.00, 100s 18.00, 113s 
16.00, 125s 14.00-16.00. Exports to: Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Costa 
Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong 
Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, 
Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, 
Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, and 
Vietnam.
   NEW YORK---Shipments 77-78-75*---Movement is expected to remain about 
the same. Trading moderate.  Prices unchanged. Controlled atmosphere 
storage carton tray pack U.S. Extra Fancy Red Delicious 88s 15.00-16.00, 
100s 14.00-16.00, Cortland 72s mostly 16.00, 88s mostly 16.00-17.00, 
Empire 80s 16.00-18.00, 100s 16.00-18.00, Carton cell pack U.S. Extra 
Fancy McIntosh 80s 18.00-20.00, 96s and 100s mostly 17.00-18.00. Carton 
12 3-lb film bags U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum and up Red delicious 
mostly 12.00, Golden Delicious mostly 12.00-13.00, Rome mostly 11.00, 
Cortland 12.00-13.00, McIntosh mostly 12.00. *Includes 45 units from the 
Hudson Valley and 30 units from Western and Central New York.  
   MICHIGAN---Shipments 60-68-65---Movement expected about the same. 
Trading moderate.  Prices unchanged.  Controlled atmosphere storage 
carton tray pack U.S. Extra Fancy Red Delicious 100 size 12.00-14.00, 
Empire, Law Rome and Ida Red 100s 14.00-16.00, Gala 88 and 100s mostly 
19.00-20.00, Jonathan 100s 17.00-19.00, carton cell pack McIntosh 96s 
mostly 18.00-20.00.  Carton 12 3-lb film bags U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch 
minimum and up Red Delicious mostly 11.00-12.00, Gala 15.00-16.00, Fuji 
mostly 13.00, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Jonagold, Jonathan and Idared 
mostly 12.00, Braeburn mostly 12.00-13.00, Empire and Law Rome 10.00-
11.00.  
   APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD-PA-VA-WV)---Shipments 18-12-15 (Export 2-1-2)---
Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 
Cartons traypack Controlled Atmosphere storage U.S. Extra Fancy Red Delicious 
80-88s mostly 15.00, 100s mostly 14.00-15.00, Golden Delicious 80s-100s mostly 
15.00, Fuji 80s-88s 19.00-21.00, Regular Storage U.S. Extra Fancy Red Rome 
80s-88s mostly 14.00-15.00, 100s mostly 14.00-14.50, cartons 12 3-lb film bags 
U.S. Extra Fancy Controlled Atmosphere storage Red Delicious 2 1/2 inch up 
12.00, Golden Delicious 2 1/2 inch up mostly 13.00, Regular Storage Red Rome 
2 1/2 inch up mostly 10.00.
   NEW ENGLAND---Shipments 12-13-10---Movement expected to remain about 
the same.  Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Boston wholesale market 
cartons McIntosh 12-3 pound film bags U.S. one, 2 3/8 inch minimum 
controlled atmoshpere storage 11.00. Color generally good. 
---AVOCADOES
   SOUTH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 54-47-*----Movement expected to 
remain about the same.  Trading fairly active.  Prices 70s and 84s generally 
unchanged, others higher.  Hass cartons 2 layer 32s mostly 35.25-36.25, 36s 
mostly 35.25-36.25, 40s 34.25-36.25, 48s 33.25-34.25, 60s mostly 30.25-31.25, 
70s mostly 28.25; cartons loose 70s 28.25, 84s 20.25-21.25.  Extra services 
included.  Supply light on 32s, 36s, and 40s.  *unavailable.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 40-26-31---Movement expected 
to remain about the same.  Trading slow.  Prices 36s and 40s lower, others 
generally unchanged.  Cartons 2 layer Hass 36s 21.25-22.25, 40s 21.25-23.25, 
48s 23.25-24.25, 60s 22.25-23.25.  Quality variable.  
   CHILE---Imports 44-47-11---Imports via air and boat.  Movement expected 
to decrease as shipping season declines.  
Port of Entry: Los Angeles\Long Beach, CA.  Trading fairly slow.  Prices 60-84s 
lower, others unchanged.  Cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 24.25-26.25, 36s 24.25-26.25, 
40s 24.25-26.25, 50s 24.25-26.25, 60s 24.25-25.25, 70s 24.25-26.25, 84s 16.25-
18.25.  Quality good.
---GRAPES, TABLE
   CHILE---Imports 406-545-554---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to 
remain about the same.  Port of Entry: Los Angeles\Long Beach, CA.  Trading 
moderate.  Prices Red Globe and Black Seedless lower, others unchanged.  
18 pound containers bagged.  Thompson Seedless extra large 14.00-16.00, large
12.00-14.00, medium 10.00-12.00, small 8.00-10.00; Flame Seedless extra large 
14.00-16.00, large 12.00-14.00, medium 10.00-12.00, small 10.00;  White Seedless 
Type extra large 14.00-16.00, large 12.00-14.00, medium 10.00-12.00, small 8.00-
10.00; Black Seedless extra large 14.00-16.00, large 12.00-14.00, medium 12.00; 
Red Globe extra large 14.00-16.00, large 12.00-14.00, medium 12.00, small 10.00.  
Quality good.
Port of Entry: Philadelphia, PA\Camden, NJ\Wilmington, DE.  Trading moderate.  
Prices Red Globe and Black Seedless lower, others unchanged.  18 pound containers 
bagged Thompson Seedless extra large 14.00, large 12.00-13.00, medium 10.00, 
small 8.00-9.00; Flame Seedless extra large 14.00-16.00, large 12.00-13.00, 
medium 10.00-12.00, small 10.00; White Seedless type extra large 14.00, large 
12.00, medium 10.00, small 8.00-9.00; Black Seedless extra large 14.00, large 
12.00, medium 10.00; Red Globe extra large 12.00-13.00, large 10.00-11.00, 
medium 10.00, small 9.00.  Quality good.
---KIWIFRUIT
   CENTRAL AND NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---
Shipments 11-8-1---Movement expected to decrease.  Most shippers have finished 
for the season.  Very light shipments expected to continue for several more 
days.  Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.  LAST REPORT.
---MANGOES
   CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 40-27-26---Imports from Peru. Movement 
expected to increase.  Trading moderate.  Prices slightly higher. One layer 
cartons Kent 7s mostly 3.00, 8s mostly 3.25, 9s 3.25-3.50, 10s mostly 3.50, 
12s mostly 4.00.  Quality good.
  MEXICO CROSSING THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 0-0-0---Movement expected to 
begin within the next two weeks.  Most initial crossings are expected to 
be Ataulfos.  Supplies insufficient to establish a market. FIRST REPORT.
---NECTARINES
   CHILE---Imports 47-65-105---Imports via air and boat.  Movement expected 
to decrease.  Port of Entry: Los Angeles\Long Beach, CA.  Trading fairly slow.  
Prices unchanged.  Mostly Summertime and Red Diamond. Cartons\lugs 2 layer 
tray pack 40s 10.00-12.00, 44s 10.00, 48s 9.00-10.00, 50s 8.00-9.00. 
Quality good.
Port of Entry: Philadelphia, PA\Camden, NJ\Wilmington, DE. Trading fairly slow.  
Prices unchanged.  Mostly Summertime and Red Diamond.  Cartons\lugs 2 layer 
tray pack 30s 10.00, 40s 8.00-10.00, 48s 8.00, 50s 7.00-8.00, 60s 6.00; 
10 kilogram containers loose 50 size 8.00-9.00, 60 size 6.00-8.00. Quality good.
---PAPAYAS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS---Crossings 16-15-14---Movement 
expected to increase slightly.  Trading fairly active.  Prices slightly 
higher.  35-40 pound cartons Maradol 15.00-17.00.  Quality generally good.
   CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 3-4-4---Imports from Brazil.  Movement expected 
to remain the same.  Trading moderate.  Prices generally unchanged. 3.5-4 
kilogram containers Golden variety 8-12s 6.50-7.50.  Quality good. 
---PEACHES
   CHILE---Imports 46-87-86---Imports via air and boat. Movement expected 
to decrease slightly.  Port of Entry: Los Angeles\Long Beach, CA.  Trading 
fairly slow.  Prices 30-48s lower, others unchanged.  Mostly Elegant Lady 
and Rich Lady.  Cartons and lugs 2 layer tray pack 30s 8.00-10.00, 40s 8.00-
10.00, 44s 7.00-8.00, 48s 6.00-9.00, 50s 6.00-8.00, 60s 6.00-7.00; 10 kilogram
container loose 60 size 7.00-90.00.  Many all sizes and varieties consigned.  
Quality good..
Port of Entry: Philadelphia, PA\Camden, NJ\Wilmington, DE. Trading fairly slow. 
Prices lower.  Mostly Elegant Lady and Rich Lady.  Cartons and lugs 2 layer 
tray pack 30s 8.00-9.00, 40s 8.00-9.00, 48s 6.00-8.00, 50s 5.00.  Many all 
sizes and varieties consigned.  Quality good.
---PEARS
   YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---Shipments 164-156-156
(includes export 57-57-60)---Movement expected about the same. Trading D'Anjou 
moderate, Bosc slow.  Prices D'Anjou 70-90s slightly lower, others generally 
unchanged. Standard carton wrapped U.S. ONE Regular Storage Bosc (Standard Russet) 
supplies insufficient to establish a market. LAST REPORT FOR REGULAR STORAGE BOSC. 
Controlled Atmosphere Storage D'Anjou 70-100s mostly 14.00, 110s 12.00-14.00, 
120-135s 12.00-13.00, Bosc (Standard Russet) 70-90s 14.00-16.00, 100s 12.00-14.00, 
110s 10.00-12.00, 120s 10.00-11.00, 135s 8.00-10.00.  FIRST REPORT FOR CONTROLLED 
ATMOSPHERE STORAGE BOSC. Exports to: Bahrain, Canada, Dominican Republic, 
Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, 
Sweden, and Taiwan.
   CHILE---Imports 4-1-28---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to increase.
Port of Entry: Los Angeles\Long Beach, CA.  Trading moderate.  Prices 18 kilogram
containers Summer Bartlett 80 size 23.00-25.00, 90 size 22.00-24.00, 100 size 20.00-
22.00.  Quality good.
Port of Entry: Philadelphia, PA\Camden, NJ\Wilmington, DE. Trading moderate. 
18 kilogram containers Summer Bartlett 70 size 20.00-22.00, 80 size 20.00-22.00, 
90 size 20.00, 100 size 18.00, 110 size 16.00, 120 size 14.00-16.00, 135 size 14.00.  
Quality good.
---PINEAPPLES
   CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 37-40-34---Imports mostly from Costa Rica, 
Ecuador. Movement expected to remain the same.  Trading fairly active. Prices 
slightly higher.  1-layer carton Golden Ripe Variety 5-6s mostly 13.00-14.00, 
7s 11.00-12.00, 8s 10.00-11.00, 9s mostly 9.00.  Quality good. 
---PLUMS AND PRUNES
   CHILE---Imports 54-61-72---Imports via air and boat.  Movement expected to 
remain about the same.  Port of Entry: Los Angeles\Long Beach, CA.  Trading fairly 
slow.  Prices lower.  Cartons\lugs 2 layer tray pack Blackamber 40s 12.00, 48s 10.00, 
50s 9.00-10.00, 60s 6.00-7.00; Fortune 40s 12.00-14.00, 50s 10.00-12.00, 60s 9.00-
10.00; Friar 40s 14.00, 48s 10.00-12.00, 50s 8.00-10.00.  Quality good.
Port of Entry: Philadephia, PA\Camden, NJ\Wilmington, DE. Trading fairly slow.  
Prices unchanged.  Cartons 2 layer tray pack Blackamber 40s 10.00-12.00, 48s 9.00-
10.00, 50s 8.00-10.00, 60s 5.00-7.00; Fortune 40s 10.00-12.00, 48s 9.00-10.00, 
50s 8.00-10.00, 60s 5.00-7.00; 10 kilogram containers loose Blackamber 60 size 
8.00-10.00, 70 size 6.00-8.00; Friar 60 size 12.00, 70 size 10.00.  Quality good.

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