Central American cantaloupe and honeydew stocks remain adequate. The offshore season will run for six to seven more weeks before transitioning to domestic production.

Cantaloupe

Central America

• Markets will rise when the 10% tariff on Central American imports goes into effect April 5
• Central American volume is steady
• Supplies are dominated by large 9-count  fruit; smaller 12- to 15-count sizes are extremely limited and commanding slightly higher prices
  • Markon may recommend substitutions based on availability
  • An improved range of sizing will be available in the next 7-10 days
• The Central American offshore cantaloupe season is expected to run through mid- to late May
• Expect prices to rise over the next 7-10 days

Honeydew

Central America/Mexico

• Markets will rise with a 10% tariff on Central American imports going into effect April 5

• Central American volume is steady
• Supplies are dominated by large five-count size fruit, smaller six- to 8-count sizes are very tight and higher priced
  • Markon may recommend substitutions based on availability
  • An improved range of sizing will be available in the next 7-10 days
• The Central American offshore honeydew season is expected to run through mid- to late May
• The domestic California/Arizona desert honeydew season will begin in the first week or two of May
• Mexican volume is steady at comparable prices
• Expect markets to rise over the next 7-10 days

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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