The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) predicts the 2022-2023 Washington State apple crop will be down as much as 11%, compared to the 2021-2022 season.   

Washington

• The WSTFA projects approximately 108 million cases will be packed during the 2022-2023 season, down from nearly 120 million cases in 2021-2022; cold and rainy weather this past spring is the basis for lower predicted yields
• Remaining Granny Smith and Red Delicious storage volume is adequate
• Fuji and Golden Delicious storage supplies are winding down
  • Grade substitutions will be necessary for orders until new crop harvesting begins
  • Prices have increased
  • Remaining apple size is dominated by 88-count and larger fruit
• New crop Gala apples hit the market this week

Michigan

• Ideal weather conditions in spring and summer call for an excellent crop
• Currently, Michigan apple growers are predicting well-above average yields; 29.5 million bushels are predicted, above the average annual crop of 24 million bushels
• The Michigan season will get underway with varietals next week; Ginger Golds and Paul Reds, for instance
• Core varieties such as Gala, Golden Delicious, and Honeycrisp apples will hit the market the week of September 12

Please see the grid below for a quick reference to Washington apple transitions and current size profiles, along with expected start dates for the Michigan crop:

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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