New Mexico is kicking off its onion harvest this week, with the bulk of the crop expected to come in starting next week and continuing through August. The region, alongside California's central San Joaquin Valley, is a major source of summer domestic onion supply for North American buyers. The crop is moving on schedule, which is good news for category managers planning summer promotions.
Onion supply has been running long this season overall, with prices under sustained pressure. Adding New Mexico volumes to the mix will keep the market well-supplied and competitive through the summer months. For buyers, this is a window to lock in favorable pricing.
Watch harvest pace and sizing reports as the season progresses — any weather disruption during the August tail end of harvest could shift the supply picture quickly.