All Costa Rica and Mexico growing zones are fighting to recover from the extended and severe drought this year. An increase in production is expected in October for most sizes, except for size 5. Total production for 2023 is tracking to be significantly less than 2022. Lack of fertilizer continues to be a contributing factor in yields this year. Although supplies of fertilizers are increasing, they are not back to pre-pandemic levels. Farmers are having to adjust sales contracts to reflect the increased growing costs that are in the line with the inflation that has occurred this last year. Overall, production is expected to meet demand, but any weeks of surplus will be short lived as we transition into the rainy season and reduced volumes that come with less sunlight and cooler temperatures of November and December.