This report provides a trend analysis of volume and prices for seasonal perishable commodities. Volume represents the current week, and prices represent open market (spot) sales by early handlers of good quality and general condition products unless otherwise noted, and may include promotional allowances or other incentives. Charts provide a graphical representation of volume and prices for major commodities this week based on seasonal volume.

Avocado movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to slow. Trade is fairly slow. Prices for 40s are lower, 60s and organics generally unchanged, others are higher. 2-ply Hass cartons 32s are mostly 82.25-84.25, 36s are mostly 80.25-82.25, 40s are mostly 67.25-70.25, 48s are mostly 63.25-66.25, 60s are mostly 50.25-53.25, 70s are mostly 29.25-32.25, and 84s are mostly 22.25-23.25; The 48 organics are 78,25-80,25, and the 60 are mostly 66,25-68,25. Extras are included.

Import movement of blueberries from Chile, primarily by boat, through the Philadelphia area port of entry is expected to increase. Trading is moderate. Prices for organic products are higher; others generally unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint cups with large lids are mostly 18.00-20.00; Organic 12 1-pint cups with large lids are 30.00-34.00. Quality is generally good. Peruvian import movement, primarily by boat, through the Philadelphia and New York ports of entry is anticipated to remain about the same. Trading is moderate. Prices are slightly higher. Flats 12 1-pint cups with large lids are mostly 24.00-26.00; Flats 12 6-ounce cups with large lids are mostly 14.00-16.00; Organic Flats 12 pint cups with large lids cost 1-34.00. Quality is generally good. Movement from Mexico crossings through Arizona, California and Texas is expected to increase seasonally. Trade is moderate. Prices are higher. Flats 36.00 12 oz cups with lids are mostly 6-14.00. Quality is variable.

Strawberry movement from Mexico crossings through Texas is expected to increase seasonally. Early trading was moderate and late trading was active. Prices are slightly higher. 8 1 lb flat bins with medium tops are mostly 16.00. Quality is variable. Most current shipments are from pre-orders and/or pre-commitments. Movement from Central Florida is expected to increase slightly. Trading is very active. Prices are generally unchanged. 8 1 lb flat bins with large tops are mostly 18.00 to 20.00. Quality is generally good. Movement from Mexico crossings through Otay Mesa, California is expected to increase seasonally. Available supplies are light as many current shipments are for pre-orders and/or pre-commitments. Early trading was moderate and late trading was active. Prices are slightly higher. 8 1 lb flat containers with medium tops are mostly $16.00. Quality is variable. Movement from the Oxnard, California district is expected to increase. Available supplies are light as most shipments are currently for pre-booking and/or pre-commitment. Early trading was moderate and late trading was active.