The USDA reported that season-to-date export truck shipments of California grapes have increased 42% from last year. Air export shipments increased 72% and boat shipments were up 4%. Overall, California grape export shipments to date are up 17% from last year. Shipments totaled 2.64 million containers versus 2.25 million containers last year.

With a larger volume, shipping point prices were below last year’s levels. Kern District white seedless grape prices for 19-pound containers were $22.95 to $26.95 compared to $30.95 to $38.95 last year. Red seedless prices in the Kern District were $24 to $28.95 per container compared to $30.95 to $38.95 per container last year.

Read more on 2024 California Grape Shipments here.