CLFP Statistics Report

June 22, 2004

 

California League of Food Processors

U.S. Processed Tomato Supply & Movement

 

 

 

JUNE

2002-2003

2003-2004

Percentage Increase/Decrease

Beginning Inventory (June 1)

3,518,082

 

4,395,968

+25%

Pack

11,656,820

 

9,812,110

-15.8%

Total Supply    

15,174,902

 

14,208,078

-6.4%

June 1 Inventory

4,395,968

 

3,551,256

-19.2%

12 Month Disappearance

10,778,934

 

10,656,822

-1.1%

Monthly Disappearance

898,244

 

888,069

-1.1%

 

This report is an estimate of total U.S. supply and demand for processed tomato products.

 

Reports are based on voluntary pack and inventory reports furnished by participating U.S. processors.

 

2002-2003 pack year statistics based on reports from processors handling 91% of U.S. tonnage.

 

2003-2004 pack year statistics based on reports from processors handling 91% of U.S. tonnage.

 

All positions are stated on a “raw product tons” equivalent basis.

 

CLFP “Pack Year” begins June 1st and ends May 31st.