Lemons

Post projects that Morocco's tangerine/mandarin production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 will reach an estimated 1.15 million metric tons, showing a 4 percent increase compared to MY 2024/25. Orange production is expected to increase by 1 percent over the previous year to 970,000 metric tons, while lemon/lime production is forecasted to reach 48,000 metric tons. read more

Nandina Magical Lemon Lime has been named the Shrub Plant of the Year 2026. This prestigious title was awarded in Australia and recognizes the plant's outstanding garden performance, unique foliage coloration, and versatility as an ornamental shrub. This success is attributed to strong collaboration efforts. read more

The South African citrus season has ended, and Summer Citrus from South Africa is reflecting on the past season. They are discussing in detail the program that has been running for over 25 years. Citrusdal is the primary production area for oranges, easy peelers, grapefruit, and lemons. read more

Mexico remains the world's second-largest producer of lemons, with an annual output of over 3.2 million tons. Lemons are a key component of both daily diets and the country's agri-food system. Data from the Agri-Food and Fisheries Information Service (SIAP) indicates that in 2024, national production reached... read more

The La Unió Llauradora warns of a new pest, Phenacoccus solenopsis, discovered in the Valencia Region. This pest primarily targets solanaceous crops such as peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants, as well as ornamental plants. It was first identified in Alicante on a lemon tree in Elche, and... read more

The new Limorè 2025/26 lemon campaign is about to start, with the first pallets scheduled to be sent out in less than two weeks, just before the Christmas holidays. The Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers of Rocca Imperiale, which markets the product grown in the Rocca Imperiale area, is. read more

Egyptian lemon exporters are continuing to increase their market share in Qatar, achieving new records for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Farmers in the Turkestan region are successfully cultivating tropical fruits. The "Zhabay Ata" farm in the Saryagash district planted lemon trees three years ago and is now harvesting its first crop. This year, the farm expects to collect up to 200 tonnes of lemons, according to the regional... read more

The LAN team at the embassy in Amman has been collaborating with government and private-sector stakeholders for the past two years to analyze price formation in Jordan's food system. In order to establish a solid foundation for policy discussions, the team investigated tomato and lemon value chains using recently published data. read more

South African lemon producers have seen an increase in exports this year, surpassing pre-season forecasts. read more

The supply of lemons from California is currently high, with products sourced from both District 1 and District 3. The majority of the fruit is currently coming from the state. "Chile has finished its season, and we no longer have imports from there. There is some Mexican fruit available, but in limited quantities." read more

Produkcja cytryn i trasy handlowe w regionie Tierra Caliente w Michoacán są stale monitorowane przez armię meksykańską i Narodową Straż w ramach Planu Pokoju i Sprawiedliwości Michoacán. Operacje skupiają się na obszarach rolniczych, gdzie Kartel Nowej Generacji Michoacán umieścił improwizowane. read more

The sales of Spanish lemons and grapefruits have remained unchanged since November. The field purchase prices for lemons are higher due to a smaller harvest compared to last year, and the same applies to grapefruits, leading to an increase in market prices this season. María Dolores read more

Salix Fruits released its annual review, highlighting the company's top-performing categories in 2025, key logistics advancements, and strategic objectives for 2026. Citrus, specifically lemons and easy peelers, along with apples and pears, were the driving forces behind the company's success in 2025. read more

Turkey resumed lemon exports to Russia in October, with the first shipment since May. The delivery, valued at US$14.5 million, was the highest in almost three years, according to RIA Novosti. The previous batch had a value of US$136,000. Ankara had previously placed restrictions on lemon exports. read more

Kilka lat temu wprowadzono na rynek cytryny bezpestkowe firmy Wonderful Seedless Lemons. Choć początkowo były uprawiane w Południowej Kalifornii, produkcja rozszerzyła się na Środkową Kalifornię i Meksyk. "Obecnie większość naszego zapasu pochodzi z Kalifornii, rozlokowanej w głównych rejonach uprawy cytryn," powiedział. read more

Uzbekistan imported 6,476 tonnes of lemons valued at around USD 2.2 million from January to September 2025, as reported by the National Statistics Committee. This marks a significant decline of 8,360 tonnes, or 2.3 times, compared to the same period last year. Tajikistan continued to be the primary supplier,... read more

In October 2025, lemon prices in Russia increased by almost 12% compared to September and by 24% year-on-year compared to October 2024, as reported by NTech. These prices encompass averages from both offline retail and online delivery channels. The primary factor behind this rise is the decrease in Turkish exports caused by a poor harvest in Turkey. read more

Limoneira has announced the sale of its Chilean farms, Pan de Azucar and San Pablo, for around US$15 million as part of ongoing efforts to streamline its operations. The two ranches comprise approximately 200 hectares of lemons, 40 hectares of oranges, and other unplanted land. read more

W region of Georgia, Abkhazia significantly increased its lemon exports to Russia in autumn, more than doubling shipments compared to the same period in 2024. According to the State Customs Committee of the region, 196 tonnes of lemons have been exported to Russia since the start of the citrus season. read more