Guava is entering its peak supply season out of Mexico. “But this year, the supplies are going to be a little bit lower than in previous years. There’s not going to be a shortage of guava--but there is a lower volume of it,” says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits.
He notes supplies are down due to the weather. The Aguascalientes region saw only half of its usual amounts of rain and it is one of three different ones in Mexico, including Michoacan and the State of Mexico, where guava is grown. The high season runs from October to January.
Holiday popularity
To meet this lower supply is increasingly strong demand. “Demand usually begins to pick up in November and so far, it has been good. Demand is stronger than last year and we’re forecasting that December demand will also be very good,” Diaz says.
However, closer to Christmas will be the time to watch given the Mexican population uses guava to make a holiday or Christmas punch which could put more pressure on demand. He notes though that in January, demand comes back down to November levels.
Of course, the pricing, which is currently similar to last year at this time, could increase given the lower supplies and stronger demand.
For more information:
Alberto Diaz
Spring Valley Fruits
Tel: +1 (956) 618-2239
albertodiaz@springvalleyfruits.com
www.premiumguava.com