Asparagus

Asparagus

Wed, Oct 1st, 2025

Dear Ole Tyme Customers:

Asparagus Market Update

Mexican Asparagus:

Supply remains tight due to strong demand from seasonal promotions, Canadian Thanksgiving, and logistical challenges in Peru. Southern Baja yields are down as much as 40% following hurricane-related disruptions, while Northern Baja is nearing the end of its season. Sonora is showing better quality and is expected to stabilize by mid-October. Overall, expect limited availability from Mexico over the next 7-10 days, with improvement anticipated by the week of October 13.

Peruvian Asparagus:

A recent vessel breakdown left 50 containers behind, prompting costly air shipments and delayed arrivals. This has created short-term market volatility: high-priced air product this week, shortages next week, and increased supply thereafter. Southern Peru (Ica/Cañete) is winding down by mid-November, while Northern regions (Trujillo) will ramp up through December into January. Quality remains mixed. This Friday’s vessel will arrive with only 45 containers - down nearly 35% from last week.

Outlook:

Expect limited supply on both coasts heading into next week. Conditions should begin to improve by the end of next week

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Sales Representative.

Thanks,

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