California League of Food Processors
U.S. Processed Tomato Supply & Movement
|
March |
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% |
|
March 1 Inventory |
7,015,535 |
5,875,979 |
-16.2% |
|
9 Month
Disappearance |
8,159,367 |
8,332,099 |
+2.1% |
|
Monthly
Disappearance |
906,596 |
925,788 |
+2.1% |
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.
*2003-2004 Pack based on CAAS final report released January 2004.