Raspberry prices in the US doubled in March

Published 2024년 4월 3일

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The US is currently facing a significant raspberry shortage, with supply volumes dropping by about 25% from the previous year, according to the USDA. This shortage is largely due to delayed production in Mexico, caused by adverse weather conditions, and the overlapping raspberry production schedules in Southern California and Mexico. Despite these supply challenges, the demand for raspberries in the US has continued to rise, leading to a more than doubling of raspberry prices compared to the same period in 2023. Prices are anticipated to stabilize as production ramps up and supply volumes increase.

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The current situation on the US raspberry market is quite ambiguous; price dynamics reflect fluctuations in production and supply volumes, EastFruit reports with reference to FreshFruitPortal. According to the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the amount of raspberries available on the market is noticeably limited compared to previous seasons. Volume was down about 25% from last year's 10th week. Mexico is becoming a key player in the US raspberry market. The country supplies a significant amount of raspberries to meet US demand. This year, weather conditions delayed the start of the Mexican season by two to three weeks. Read also: Ukraine increased exports of frozen raspberries to the USA 6 times in 2023 Raspberry production in Southern California overlaps with that of Mexico. Despite problems associated with supply fluctuations, demand for raspberries has grown steadily in recent years. This trend is partly due to the increased availability of ...

Source: Eastfruit