Grape harvest in Sonora, Mexico kicked off about two weeks ahead of schedule in late April, and the season is expected to wrap two weeks early as well. As of May 19, roughly one-third of the harvest was complete. Despite the early timing, yields are significantly below normal, creating a compressed and undersupplied season.
Sonora is the primary source of Mexican table grapes entering the U.S. market, so this has direct implications for buyers who rely on that supply bridge between Chilean and California seasons. Low yields combined with early finish means the window for Mexican volume is tight — and with California not yet at full swing, there could be a gap in availability.
Pricing has remained soft despite the lower yields, which industry sources attribute to weak demand signals and promotional challenges. Buyers should track how fast the remaining Sonora volume moves and whether California can accelerate to fill any gap.