U.S. Asian Vegetable Market Summary

PHOENIX - Feb 13/06 - SNS -- U.S. domestic markets for fresh asian vegetables were reviewed by the USDA today.

Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
              Federal-State Market News Service, USDA.

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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 the shipper are included in the price reported.

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2006 Season
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET WGA CRATES SLIGHTLY LOWER
 OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 30 lb cartons 5.25 occasional
 higher and lower WGA crates 6.45-9.95 mostly 7.45-8.25 occasional higher
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET WGA CRATES LOWER OTHERS
 ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons Nappa
 6.25-7.45 occasional higher and lower WGA crates Nappa 9.85-12.95
 mostly 9.85-10.45

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX CROSSINGS THRU CALEXICO & SAN LUIS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and Delivered Sales Shipping Point Basis

MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2005 Season
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
 included. 30 lb cartons 5.45-7.45 mostly 5.85-6.45 occasional higher
 and lower WGA crates 9.45-10.50 occasional higher and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
 included. Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons Nappa 6.95-9.85 mostly 7.25-8.45
 WGA crates Nappa 10.50-14.25 mostly 11.45-12.50 occasional lower

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