UNITED STATES & MEXICO - Cucumber markets remain mostly steady across key Mexico crossings as moderate demand continues to support pricing.
According to the National FOB Review from March 4th, 2026, shipments crossing through Texas are showing steady movement, with 1 1/9 bushel cartons of medium cucumbers ranging between 34.95 and 40.95. Fair Quality lots are trading between 28.95 and 36.95, while Ordinary Quality cartons are moving mostly between 24.95 and 26.95. Large sizes are also holding firm, ranging between 34.95 and 38.95 depending on quality and condition.
Meanwhile, Mexico crossings through Nogales, Arizona are seeing moderate demand overall, with long seedless and 36-count cartons about steady, pickle cucumbers trending lower, and other sizes moving higher. Medium cucumbers in 1 1/9 bushel cartons are trading mostly between 36.95 and 40.95, while Fair Quality ranges between 34.95 and 38.95.
Pickle cucumbers are showing mixed movement, with 150–200 count containers ranging between 18.95 and 22.00, while 200–300 counts are trading between 22.95 and 24.00. Larger pickle sizes are mostly between 20.95 and 22.00.
Greenhouse long seedless cucumbers are holding steady, with film-wrapped 12-count cartons generally ranging from 10.95 to 12.95.
With many shipments tied to prior bookings and a wide range in quality and condition across crossings, cucumber markets are expected to remain relatively steady in the near term.
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