WASHINGTON, DC 22-OCTOBER-2019 TRENDS - FRUIT WA_FV150 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Unless otherwise stated, shipments, crossings or imports are for the weeks ending October 05, 12, and 19, 2019 in that order in thousand hundredweight (cwt) or 100,000 pound units. Expected movement is for the period October 20-November 02, 2019. Prices are for Monday, October 21, 2019 compared to Tuesday, October 15, 2019. 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. BERRIES ---BLACKBERRIES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS Crossings 16-24*-29 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading early active, late very active. Prices Slightly Higher. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids Blackberries mostly 14.00. Quality and condition variable. Most present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings. Harvest curtailed by rain and wet fields late the week of October 13. (* revised) GUATEMALA IMPORTS – PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Air U-U-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. from Guatemala. cartons 12-6 Supply in too few hands to quote. (U = unavailable) ---BLUEBERRIES PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Shipments 14-17-13 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Flats 12 6 ounce cups with lids med-large 17-19.00. Quality good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS Crossings 6-9*-10 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Flats 12 6-oz cups with lids 16.00-18.00. Quality variable. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. (* revised) PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA Imports via Boat 31-4-2 --- Movement is expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Pints unchanged, others lower. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids large mostly 28.00-32.00, 6 ounce cups with lids large mostly 14.00-19.00. ORGANIC 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large 25.00-30.00. Quality good. ARGENTINA/URUGUAY IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 1-3-1 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Pints unchanged, others lower. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids large 17.00-20.00. ORGANIC medium large 26.00-29.00. ---CRANBERRIES ALL PRODUCTION AREAS (USED FOR CRANBERRIES) Shipments 10-11*-U --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Wholesale prices at the New England Produce Center on Monday, October 21, 2019: cartons 24 12-ounce film bags mostly 30.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---RASPBERRIES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS Crossings 26-35*-40 --- Movement expected to increase . Trading Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 12.00-14.00. Quality variable. (* revised) SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 16-13-11 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids Red mostly 14.00. Quality generally good. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. ---STRAWBERRIES SANTA MARIA DISTRICT Shipments 128-136-120 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Organic fairly slow, Conventional very slow. Prices Conventional lower, Organic generally unchanged. Flats 8 1-lb containers with lids medium-large mostly 8.00-10.00, ORGANIC flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium mostly 20.00-22.00. Quality and condition variable. Some berries being diverted to freezer and/or processing. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 134-138-114 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Organic fairly slow, Conventional very slow. Prices Conventional lower, Organic generally unchanged. Flats 8 1-lb containers with lids small-medium mostly 8.00. ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids small-medium mostly 18.00. Quality and condition variable. Some sales booked open with price to be established later. Some berries being diverted to freezer and/or processor. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 48-63-73 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly 12.00-14.00. Quality generally good. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 0-2-16 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by October 25. CITRUS ---GRAPEFRUIT FLORIDA Shipments 0-8-8 --- (Includes exports 0-0-1) Prices not reported. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Shipments 2-12*-5 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Quality variable. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of October 27. (* revised) SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments Fairly Light---Movement expected to decrease seasonally as production increases in competing areas. Trading Moderate. Prices Shippers First Grade 27s slightly lower, others generally unchnaged. Mostly Ruby Red variety. 7/10 bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 23s mostly 16.95-19.98, 27s mostly 15.95-18.98, 32s mostly 16.95-18.98, 36s 16.95- 17.98, 40s mostly 13.95-15.98, 48s mostly 13.95-14.98, 56s mostly 12.95-13.98; Shippers Choice 23s mostly 9.95-11.98, 27s mostly 9.95- 12.98, 32s mostly 12.95-14.98, 36s 12.95-14.98, 40-48s 11.95-12.98, 56s 10.95-11.98. ---LEMONS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 76-84-79 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading 75-95s and 140s fairly active at slightly lower prices, others fairly active. Prices 75-95s and 140s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Marked Choice 75-95s mostly 22.00-24.00, 115s 22.00-24.00, 140s mostly 20.00-22.00, 165s mostly 16.00-18.00, 200s 12.00-14.00, 235s 12.00. CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA 2019 CROP Imports via Boat 6-0-2 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 17 kg cartons Marked Fancy 140s 26.00-28.00, 165s mostly 20.00 200s mostly 16.00. CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA Shipments Fairly Light---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading 75-140s fairly active, 165-235s fairly slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 75s mostly 29.95-33.98, 95-115s mostly 34.95-37.98, 140s mostly 30.95-34.98, 165s mostly 24.95-26.98, 200s mostly 22.95-25.98, 235s mostly 20.95-23.98; Shippers Choice 75s mostly 24.95-26.98, 95s mostly 27.95-31.98, 115s mostly 26.95-30.98, 140s mostly 26.95-29.98, 165s mostly 22.95-25.98, 200s mostly 20.95-23.98, 235s mostly 19.95-21.98. ---LIMES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 232-185-199 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices 200- 250s higher, others generally unchanged. 40 pound cartons Seedless type 110s mostly 24.00, 150s mostly 20.00, 175s mostly 16.00- 18.00, 200s mostly 14.00-16.00, 230s mostly 10.00-12.00, 250s mostly 10.00. Quality variable. ---ORANGES CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA 2019 CROP Imports via Boat 80-17-24 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 15 kg cartons Navel 40s-48s mostly 16.00-18.00, 56s-88s mostly 18.00-20.00. FLORIDA Shipments 0-1-10 --- (Includes exports 0-0-0) Prices not reported. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Shipments 12-12*-8 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of October 27. (* revised) SOUTH AFRICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA 2019 CROP Imports via Boat 0*-0-0 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 64s-88s lower, others unchanged. 15 kg cartons Valencia Seedless Midknight 40s-56s mostly 24.00, 64s 22.00-24.00, 72s-88s mostly 20.00-22.00. (* revised) SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments Fairly Light---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in fewer hands. Trading 113-138s fairly active, 72-88s moderate, others fairly slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 7/10 bushel Valencia Shippers First Grade 40-56s mostly 11.95-14.98, 72s mostly 12.95-15.98, 88s mostly 14.95-17.98, 113s mostly 18.95-19.98, 138s 17.95-19.98; Shippers Choice 40-48s mostly 10.95-11.98, 56s mostly 10.95-12.98, 72s mostly 11.95-12.98, 88s 11.95-14.98, 113-138s mostly 16.95- 18.98. Movement of Navel oranges is expected to begin the week of October 27 but remain very light with additional handlers expected to begin the week of November 3. A first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by November 8. Quality and condition expected to be generally good. ---TANGERINES CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA 2019 CROP Imports via Boat 215-4-68 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. cartons 10 3-lb film bags W. Murcott Afourer 24 sz mostly 32.00-34.00, 28 sz 32.00- 34.00 32 sz mostly 32.00, 36 sz 30.00-32.00. FLORIDA Shipments 0-3-5 --- (Includes exports 0-0-0) Prices not reported. PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA 2019 CROP Imports via Boat 11-4-0 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. cartons 10 3-lb film bags W. Murcott Afourer 24 sz mostly 32.00-34.00, 28 sz 32.00-34.00 32 sz mostly 32.00, 36 sz 30.00-32.00. MELONS ---CANTALOUPS SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 300-248-94 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading early moderate, late active. 1/2 cartons 9s and 12s supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through November 2. LAST REPORT CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 9-52-69 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies very light. Trading early active, late very active. Prices Higher. 1/2 cartons 9s and 12s mostly 15.95-16.95. Oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) mostly 15.95-16.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 0-3-19 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies very light. Trading Active. Prices 1/2 cartons 9s and 12s mostly 14.95-16.95. Quality variable. ---HONEYDEWS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 4-17-58 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Very Active. Prices 2/3 cartons 5s and 6s mostly 11.95-12.95. Quality variable. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 90-53-22 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply. Trading early active, late very active. Prices much higher. 2/3 cartons 5s and 6s mostly 14.95-15.95. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 4-11-20 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies very light. Trading Very Active. Prices Higher. 2/3 cartons 5s and 6s mostly 14.95-15.95. Oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) mostly 14.95-15.95. Quality variable. ---WATERMELONS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 119*-158-228 --- (Seedless 117*-151-221, Seeded 2-7-7)---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading active at slightly lower prices. Prices Slightly Lower. Red Flesh Seedless type per pound cartons 4s and 5s mostly .24-.26, 6s mostly .22; 24 inch bins approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly .22, approximately 60 count mostly .20. Red Flesh Seedless Miniature cartons 6s and 8s mostly 12.95. Quality variable. (* revised) MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 75-115-104 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies very light. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. 24 inch bins per pound Red Flesh Seedless type approximately 35-45 counts mostly .26-.28, approximately 60 count mostly .22-.24. Quality variable. OTHER FRUIT ---APPLES YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON 2019 CROP Shipments 846-890-951 (Includes exports 170-224-293)--- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Washington Extra Fancy Carton tray pack Red Delicious 72-88s mostly 16.00-17.00, 100s 15.00-16.00, 113 mostly 14.00-16.00; Fuji 72-88s mostly 24.00-26.00, 100-113s mostly 22.00- 24.00; Granny Smith 64-88s mostly 24.00-26.00, 100-113s mostly 22.00-24.00; Gala 72-80s 22.00-26.00, 88s mostly 20.00-24.00, 100- 113s 16.00-20.00, 125s mostly 16.00-18.00; Honeycrisp 64s mostly 40.00-46.90, 72-80s 42.00-48.90, 88s mostly 40.00-46.90, 100s mostly 32.00-38.90, 113s mostly 28.00-32.90. Cartons 12 3-pound film bags Red Delicious Washington Extra Fancy 2 1/2" minimum mostly 16.95-20.95; Fuji 2 1/2" minimum mostly 24.00-26.00; Granny Smith 1/2" minimum mostly 24.95-26.95; Gala 2 1/2" minimum mostly 18.95-20.95. ORGANIC cartons tray pack Gala Washington Extra Fancy 64-88s mostly 28.00-32.00, 100s mostly 22.00-26.00; cartons 12 3-pound film bags Gala 2 1/2" minimum mostly 24.95-28.95. Red Delicious, Fuji, and Granny Smith varieties are being harvested. Exports to (listed by volume in descending order) Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, UAE, India, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Chile, Peru, El Salvador, Honduras, China, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Cambodia, Colombia, Trinidad-Tobago, Guyana, Panama, U.S. Possessions, Kuwait, Singapore, Dominica, Guinea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Israel, Jordan, Tajikistan, Curacao and Dijibouti. MICHIGAN Shipments 139-139-129 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. cartons 12 3-pound film bags U.S. Extra Fancy Gala 18.00-22.00, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Jonathan and Empire 16.00-20.00, Jonagold 17.00-20.00, Fuji mostly 22.00-24.00, Honeycrisp mostly 44.00-48.00, Tray pack McIntosh 88s 20.00-25.00, Gala 88s 24.00- 29.00, Red Delicious 88s mostly 22.00-24.00, Golden Delicious mostly 22.00-24.00, Fuji 88s mostly 26.00-29.00, Honeycrisp 80s 50.00- 58.00. YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON 2018 CROP Shipments 198-158-127 (Includes exports 63-54-55)--- Movement expected to continue to decrease seasonally. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Washington Extra Fancy Carton tray pack Red Delicious 64-80s mostly 15.00-16.00, 88s 14.00-16.00, 100s mostly 14.00-16.00, 113s mostly 14.00-15.00. NEW YORK 2019 CROP Shipments 97-107-102 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Macoun Cartons 12 3-pound film bags and Honeycrisp cartons tray pack lower, others generally unchanged. Gala Cartons Tray Pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 28.00-30.00; McIntosh Cartons Tray Pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 27.00-28.00; Empire Cartons Tray Pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 26.00-28.00; Cortland Cartons Tray Pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 26.00-27.00; Ginger Gold Cartons Tray Pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 24.00-26.00; Honeycrisp Cartons Tray Pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 48.00- 60.00; Macoun Cartons Tray Pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 26.00. Cartons 12 3-lb Film Bags Gala U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 21.00-23.00; McIntosh U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 18.00-22.00; Empire U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 18.00-22.00; Cortland U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 18.00-21.00; Ginger Gold U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 18.00-21.00; Honeycrisp U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum 44.00-45.00; Macoun U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 18.50-21.00. APPALACHIAN DISTRICT 2019 CROP Shipments 42-55-46 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons traypack U.S. Extra Fancy Red Delicious 72s-88s $20.00-22.00, 100s mostly $20.00-21.00; Golden Delicious 72s-88s mostly $25.00-26.00; Fuji 80s-88s $31.00-33.00; Granny Smith 80s-88s 27.00; Gala 80s-88s $30.00-32.00; McIntosh 80s-88s $27.00- 29.00; Honeycrisp 72s-88s mostly $52.00-56.00. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 22-16-12 --- Movement expected to seasonally decrease. Too few open market sales to establish a market. NEW ENGLAND 2019 CROP Shipments 5-6-6 --- Movement expected to seasonally increase. Too few open market sales to establish a market. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 4-4-4 --- Movement underway, however, frost and hail damage during the growing season once again affected size, quality, and availability; some apples being diverted to processors. Varieties include Fuji, Gala, Ginger Gold, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, and Rome. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. ---AVOCADOS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS 2019 CROP Crossings 438-478-464 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 32-36s and 60s higher, 70-84s lower, 40-48s generally unchanged. Cartons 2 layer Hass 32-36s mostly 35.25-37.25, 40- 48s mostly 34.25-36.25, 60s mostly 22.25-24.25, 70s mostly 18.25-20.25, 84s mostly 14.25-16.25. Extra services included. CARIBBEAN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 2-3-9 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Active. Cartons two layers Various Greenskin Varieties 16-24s 20.00-22.00; FIRST REPORT. FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT Shipments 9*-4-U --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Active. Prices Unchanged. Mainly Choquette and Monroe varieties. Cartons one layer 8s-12s 12.00-13.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---COCONUTS CARIBBEAN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 3-3*-2 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. From Dominican Republic; few Guyana 65-70 pounds sacks 40s 30.00-32.00. (* revised) ---GRAPES KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 693-714-691 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 19 pound containers bagged Red Seedless Type including Krissy, Magenta, Timco large/extra-large mostly 18.95; White Seedless Type including Great Green large-extra-large mostly 18.95; Autumn King large/extra-large mostly 18.95; Scarlet Royal large-extra-large mostly 18.95, medium-large 14.95-16.95; Autumn Royal large/extra-large 18.95-20.95; ORGANIC White Seedless Type and Red Seedless large-extra-large mostly 24.95. Extra services included. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 134-142-146 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 19 pound containers bagged White Seedless Type large/extra-large 15.95-16.95, ; Autumn King large/extra-large mostly 18.95, medium-large 14.95-16.95; Red Seedless including Krissy and Magenta large/extra-large mostly 18.95, medium-large 14.95-16.95; Scarlet Royal large-extra-large mostly 16.95, medium-large 13.95-14.95. Extra services included. ---KIWIFRUIT ITALY IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA 2019 CROP Imports via Boat 6-7-10 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. 9-kilogram (19.8 pound) containers loose Hayward 25 sz 22.00-24.00, 27 sz 21.00-23.00, 30 -33 sz 20.00-22.00, 36-39 sz 19.00-21.00, 42 sz mostly 18.00. CENTRAL AND NORTHERN DISTRICTS CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 8-8-U --- Movement expected to increase. Trading 27 size Active at lower prices, other active Prices 27 size lower, others generally unchanged. Howard 9 kg containers loose 25 size 21.50-24.50, 27 size 21.50-24.50, 30 size 20.50-23.50, 33 size 20.50-23.50, 36 size 19.50-21.50, 39 size 19.50-21.50, 42 size 18.50-19.50 and 45 size 18.50- 18.50. Precooling and palletization included. (U = unavailable) ---MANGOES BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Imports via Boat U-U-U --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices 6s-12s slightly lower; 14s unchanged. Flat one layer Tommy Atkins 6s-7s mostly 6.00, 8s mostly 6.00-6.25, 9s- 12s mostly 6.00-6.50, 14s mostly 5.00-5.50. (U = unavailable) BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat U-U-U --- From Ecuador. Movement expected to increase. Trading Very Active. Flat one layer Tommy Atkins 7s-12s. Supply in too few hands to establish a market. FIRST REPORT. (U = unavailable) BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Imports via Boat U-U-U --- From Ecuador. Movement expected to increase. Trading Very Active. Flat one layer Tommy Atkins 7s-12s. Supply in too few hands to establish a market. FIRST REPORT. (U = unavailable) ---PAPAYA MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 32-35-45 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices Slightly Lower. 30-40 pound cartons Maradol type mostly 18.00-20.00; 30-35 pound cartons Tainung mostly 18.00-20.00. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 13*-6*-9 --- Movement expected to remain about the same Trading Active. Prices Higher. Guatemala. Cartons 30-35 pounds Tianung type 8s-14s mostly 20.00-22.00. (* revised) BRAZIL IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Air U-U-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Brazil 3.5 kg containers Solo Type Golden 8s-12s mostly 10.00-11.00. (U = unavailable) ---PEARS YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON Shipments 146-165-158 (Includes exports 37-44-39)--- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 70-80s and 100s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped Bartlett U.S. One 70-80s 26.00-30.90, 90s mostly 24.00-28.90, 100s mostly 22.00-24.90, 110-120s mostly 18.00-22.90, 135s mostly 18.00 -20.90. Exports to (listed by volume in descending order) Mexico, Canada, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Dominican Republic, Australia, Colombia, Honduras, Oman, Trinidad-Tobago, India, Panama, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Brazil, Ecuador, U.S. Possessions and Nicaragua. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY 2019 CROP Shipments 35-30-24 --- Movement expected to seasonally decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Bartlett 40 pound Cartons Wrapped U.S. One 70s 19.00-22.00, 80s 19.00-22.00, 90s 18.00-19.00, 100s 17.00-18.00. Bosc Golden 40 pound Cartons Wrapped U.S. One 70s 26.00, 80s 26.00, 90s 26.00, 100s 24.00-25.00, 110s 20.00-23.00. Bartlett 36 pound Cartons Tight Fill U.S. One 100 size 15.00, 110 size 15.00. ---PINEAPPLES CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 256*-153*-268 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Costa Rica. Cartons golden ripe one layer 5-7s 9.00-9.50, 8s mostly 8.00-9.00. (* revised) MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 8-10-12 --- Movement expected to decrease. Harvest slowed due to heavy rain in Mexico October 18-20. Cartons 1 layer Golden Ripe 5-8s supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Imports via Boat 61-44*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Costa Rica. Cartons golden ripe one layer 5s-7s mostly 9.00-9.50, 8s mostly 8.00-9.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Imports via Boat U-U-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Costa Rica. Cartons golden ripe one layer 5s-7s mostly 9.00, 8s mostly 8.00. (U = unavailable) ---PLUMS CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 26-18-5 --- Movement expected to decrease as shippers finish for the season. Trading Moderate. Black Splendor 28 pound carton loose 30-65 supplies in too few hands to quote. LAST REPORT. ---POMEGRANATES SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 36-26-20 --- Movement expect to increase. Trading Active. Prices 24s higher, others generally unchanged. Prices cartons 2 layer Early Wonderful 24s 34.95, 30s mostly 28.95-30.95, 36S mostly 26.95, 42s supplies in too few hands to quote. Extra services included.