United States Fruit Market Trend Report

WASHINGTON - Feb 18/04 - SNS -- The latest weekly fruit market trend report was released by the USDA today.

FEBRUARY 7 AND 14, 2004 IN THAT ORDER IN THOUSAND HUNDRED WEIGHT (100,000 LBS) 
UNITS.  EXPECTED MOVEMENT IS FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 15-28, 2004.  PRICES
ARE FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004 COMPARED WITH MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 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 117-118-106----Movement expected 
to remain about the same.  Trading moderate.  Prices 27s slightly higher, 
32-40s slightly lower, others generally unchanged.  7/10 bushel cartons Texas 
Fancy Marked Rio Star 27s 11.25, 32s mostly 9.75, 36s 7.25-7.75, 40s 6.75-7.25, 
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 slightly 
higher.  Some wide range in prices. Shippers First Grade 75s mostly 12.00, 
95s mostly 14.00, 115s 13.00, 140s mostly 16.00, 165s 12.00-15.00, 200s mostly 
15.00, 235s mostly 13.00, cartons Shippers Choice 75s mostly 8.00, 95s mostly 
9.00, 115s 9.00-9.50, 140s 10.00-12.50, 165s 13.50-14.50, 200s mostly 14.50, 
235s mostly 10.00.     
---LIMES
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 94-120-82---Movement expected 
to increase.  Trading early 110s slow, others fairly slow, late 110s active, 
others very active.  Prices higher.  40 pound cartons Seedless type 110s 
12.00-14.00, 150s 14.00-16.00, 175s 16.00-18.00, 200s-250s 18.00-20.00.  
Quality variable.
---ORANGES
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA---Shipments moderate.  
Movement expected to remain about the same.  Trading first grade for export
fairly active, choice fruit for domestic market slow.  Prices Shippers First 
Grade 48s–72s generally unchanged, others slightly higher.  Carton Navels 
Shippers First Grade 40s 10.00-11.00, 48s mostly 9.00, 56s mostly 9.00, 
72s mostly 9.00, 88s 8.00-9.00, 113s 8.00-9.00, 138s 7.00-8.00. Cartons 
Shippers Choice 48s 7.00-8.50, 56s 7.00-8.50, 72s 7.00-8.50, 88s 7.00-8.00, 
113s mostly 7.50, 138s 7.00-7.50.  
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 30-45-45---Movement expected 
to remain about the same.  Shipments of early varieties expected to be 
finished by mid March.  7/10 bushel cartons U.S. Combination Early Varieties 
56s-64s 7.50-7.75, 72s 7.00-7.25, 88-138s 6.75. Prices from trade sources.  
No F.O.B issued at this time.  Valencia oranges will be ready for harvest 
within the next few weeks.  Shipments are expected to begin in early to 
mid March.  

BERRIES
---BLUEBERRIES
   CHILE---Imports 30-31-27---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 1-2-4---
Movement expected to increase slightly.  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.  Currently supplies remain very light due to cold 
temperatures in the district, however, weather in the district is warming up 
and supplies are expected to increase.
---RASPBERRIES
   CHILE---Imports 2-2-2---Imports via air.  Movement expected to remain about 
the same.  Port of Entry: Miami International Airport.  Trading moderate.  
Prices unchanged.  Flats 12 1/2 pint baskets with lids Red 14.00-16.00. 
Quality good.
---STRAWBERRIES
   ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS---Shipments 82-72-81---
   SANTA MARIA DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-0-0---Movement expected to 
increase.  Several shippers have begun harvesting very light supplies 
in the district, however, supplies are insufficient to establish a market.  
Cooler temperatures and rain have hampered production.  Additional rainfall is 
expected in the district this period.  Currently, no F.O.B. being issued.  
   SOUTH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 82-72-81---Movement expected to remain 
about the same.  Trading very active.  Prices unchanged.  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. Rain is expected in the 
district early this period.  Many present shipments from previous commitments 
and/or prior bookings.  Wide range in quality.
   CENTRAL FLORIDA---Shipments 43-38-44---Movement expected to remain about 
the same.  Trading moderate. Prices generalluy 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 170-136-194---Imports mostly from Honduras, 
Costa Rica, Guatemala. Movement expected to decrease. Trading very active. 
Prices higher.  1/2 cartons 9s mostly 13.00, 12s mostly 14.00, 15s 12.00-14.00, 
18s 12.00-14.00. Quality good.
---HONEYDEWS
   CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 82-66-48---Imports from Honduras, Costa Rica, 
Panama. Movement expected to decrease. Trading active. Prices higher. 2/3 
cartons 5s 11.00-13.00, 6s mostly 11.50-12.00, 8s mostly 9.00-10.00, 9s 6.00-
8.75. Quality good. 
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 11-9-6---
Movement expected to increase slightly as harvesting in new growing areas 
begins.  Trading active.  Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. 
Quality generally good.   
---WATERMELONS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS---Crossings 98-57-45---Movement 
expected to remain about the same. Harvest expected to be fairly light due to 
poor quality attributed to poor growing conditions. Trading active. Prices higher.  
Cartons per lb Red Flesh Seeded Type 3s and 4s .24-.26, Red Flesh Seedless Type 
4s .38-.40, 5s mostly .36-.38.  Quality variable.  
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 36-25-12---Movement 
expected about the same.  Trading very active for light supplies.  Supplies 
insufficient to establish a market.  Quality generally good.  

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
---APPLES
   YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---Shipments 765-812-1066 
(included export 185-204-268) Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading 
active. Prices generally unchanged. Carton traypack Washington Extra Fancy, 
Regular storage Fuji 64-80s mostly 22.00, 88s 20.00-22.00, 100s 17.00-18.00, 
113s 15.00-16.00. Controlled atmosphere storage Red Delicious 72-88s mostly 
16.00, 100s 16.00, 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 20.00. 
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 16.00-18.00, 125s 16.00. Exports to: Belgium, Canada, Colombia, 
Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, 
India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, 
Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, 
United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Vietnam. 
   NEW YORK---Shipments 78-75-74*---Movement is expected to remain about 
the same. Trading Empire and Rome fairly slow, others 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 46 units from the Hudson Valley 
and 28 units from Western and Central New York. 
   MICHIGAN---Shipments 68-*69-77---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.  *revised.
   APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD-PA-VA-WV)---Shipments 12-15-17 (Export 1-2-2)---
Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 
Cartons traypack Controlled Atmosphere storage U.S. Extra Fancy Red Delicious 
80-88s mostly 15.00, 100s mostly 14.00-15.00, Export 113s-125s 12.00, Golden 
Delicious 80s-100s mostly 15.00, Fuji 80s-88s mostly 18.00-19.00, 100s mostly 
18.00, 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. Export to 
Cuba and Honduras. 
   NEW ENGLAND---Shipments 13-10-11---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 storage 
11.00. Color generally good. 
   CHILE—Imports 0-0-0—Imports via air.  Movement expected to increase as shipping 
season commences and export program starts.  Expect sufficient volume in 2-3 weeks 
to establish an F.O.B.  FIRST REPORT.
---AVOCADOES
   SOUTH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 47-N/A-N/A---Movement expected to 
increase.  Trading moderate.  Prices 70s and 84s generally unchanged, others 
higher.  Hass cartons 2 layer 32s 38.25, 36s 38.25, 40s 37.25-38.25, 48s 36.25-
37.25, 60s 31.25-32.25, 70s mostly 28.25; cartons loose 70s mostly 28.25, 84s 
19.25-20.25.  Extra services included.  Supplies light on 40 size and larger.  
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 26-31-35---Movement expected to 
remain about the same.  Trading early slow late moderate.  Prices 48s lower, 
others higher.  Cartons 2 layer Hass 36s 22.25-23.25, 40s 22.25-23.25, 48s 22.25-
23.25, 60s 23.25-24.25.  Quality variable.  
   CHILE---Imports 47-11-26---Imports via air and boat.  Movement expected to 
decrease as shipping season declines. Port of Entry: Los Angeles\Long Beach, CA.  
Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market.  LAST REPORT.
---GRAPES, TABLE
   CHILE---Imports 545-554-534---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to remain 
about the same.  Port of Entry: Los Angeles\Long Beach, CA.  Trading moderate.  
Prices generally 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 10.00-12.00; Red Globe extra large 14.00-16.00, large 
12.00-14.00, medium 10.00-12.00, small 10.00.  Quality good.
Port of Entry: Philadelphia, PA\Camden, NJ\Wilmington, DE.  Trading moderate.  
Prices Thompson, White and Flame Seedless lower, others unchanged.  18 pound 
containers bagged Thompson Seedless extra large 13.00-14.00, large 11.00-13.00, 
medium 10.00, small 8.00-9.00; Flame Seedless extra large 14.00-15.00, large 12.00-
13.00, medium 9.00-11.00, small 9.00-10.00; White Seedless type extra large 12.00-
14.00, large 10.00-12.00, medium 9.00-10.00, 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.
---MANGOES
   CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 27-26-10---Imports from Peru. Movement expected 
to decrease slightly. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. One layer cartons 
Kent 7s 3.00-4.25, 8-10s mostly 3.50-4.50, 12s 4.00-5.00.  Quality good.
   MEXICO CROSSING THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 0-0-5---Movement expected to increase 
seasonally.  Trading 12-20s active, others fairly slow.  Prices cartons one layer 
Ataulfo 12s 10.00, 14s 9.00, 16s 8.00, 18s 7.00, 20s 6.00, 22s 5.00-5.50, 24s 4.00-
5.00.  Current supplies in few hands.  Sizes running mostly 20-24s.  
Quality generally good.
---NECTARINES
   CHILE---Imports 65-105-72---Imports via air and boat.  Movement expected to 
decrease slightly. 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 lower.  Mostly Summertime and Red Diamond.  Cartons\lugs 2 layer tray pack 
30s 6.00-8.00, 40s 6.00-8.00, 48s 6.00-7.00, 50s 5.00-7.00, 60s 4.00-6.00; 
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 15-14-16---Movement expected 
to increase slightly.  Trading fairly active.  Prices slightly lower. 35-40 pound 
cartons Maradol 14.50-17.00.  Quality generally good.
   CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 4-4-3---Imports from Brazil. Movement expected 
to remain the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 3.5-4 kilogram 
containers Golden variety 8-9s mostly 7.50, 10-12s 6.50-7.50.  Quality good. 
---PEACHES
   CHILE---Imports 87-86-56---Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain 
about the same.  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 7.00-8.00, 40s 6.00-8.00, 44s 5.00-7.00, 48s 5.00-
6.00, 50s 5.00-6.00; 10 kilogram container loose 60 size 7.00-9.00. 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 5.00-6.00, 40s 5.00-6.00, 48s 5.00-6.00, 50s 5.00, 60s 5.00.  Many all 
sizes and varieties consigned.  Quality good.
---PEARS
   YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON---Shipments 156-156-84 
(includes export 57-60-26)---Movement expected about the same. Trading D’Anjou 
moderate, Bosc slow. Prices generally unchanged. Standard carton wrapped U.S. One 
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. Exports to: Bahrain, Canada, 
China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Mexico, Russia, 
and Saudi Arabia.
   CHILE---Imports 1-28-24---Imports via boat.  Movement expected to increase.
Port of Entry: Los Angeles\Long Beach, CA.  Trading moderate.  Prices unchanged.  
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. Prices
unchanged.  18 kiligram 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 40-34-38---Imports mostly from Costa Rica and Ecuador. 
Movement expected to remain the same.  Trading active. Prices slightly higher. 
1-layer carton Golden Ripe Variety 5-6s mostly 14.00-15.00, 7s 12.00-13.00, 
8s mostly 11.00-12.00, 9s mostly 9.00-10.00.  Quality good. 
---PLUMS AND PRUNES
   CHILE---Imports 61-72-88---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 10.00-12.00, 48s 8.00-
10.00, 50s 8.00-10.00, 60s 6.00-7.00; Fortune 40s 10.00-12.00, 50s 8.00-10.00, 
60s 6.00-8.00; Friar 40s 10.00-12.00, 48s 8.00-10.00, 50s 8.00-10.00, 60s 6.00-8.00.  
Quality good.
Port of Entry: Philadelphia, PA\Camden, NJ\Wilmington, DE. Trading fairly slow.  
Prices lower.  Cartons 2-layer tray pack Blackamber 40s 10.00, 48s 8.00-9.00, 50s 8.00-
9.00, 60s 5.00-7.00; Fortune 40s 8.00-10.00, 48s 8.00-9.00, 50s 6.00-8.00, 60s 5.00-
6.00; Friar 30s 13.00, 40s 13.00, 48s 11.00-12.00, 50s 10.00-12.00, 60s 8.00-9.00; 
Larry Anne 40s 9.00-10.00, 48s 8.00-10.00, 50s 8.00-9.00, 60s 6.00-7.00; 10 kilogram
containers loose Blackamber 60 size 8.00-10.00, 70 size 6.00-8.00; Friar 60 size 10.00-
12.00, 70 size 8.00-10.00.  Quality good.

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