Lemons

The European Union has recorded 15 interceptions of citrus black spot in shipments from South Africa so far in 2026, raising concerns about the risk to the European citrus sector. read more

Wholesale lemon prices in Poland have dropped below last year's levels for the first time in a while. read more

Türkiye exported 110.4 million EUR worth of oranges in the first half of 2026, while South Africa entered the peak of its Valencia season amid geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East. Egyptian Valencia prices remain significantly lower than in previous years. read more

Morocco has recorded a significant rebound in lemon exports during the 2024/2025 campaign, reaching record levels, while Spain's Murcia region faces the spread of citrus yellow vein chlorosis affecting lemon groves. read more

Turkish citrus exports reached €569 million in the first half of 2026, up 66% year-on-year, while Spanish wholesale demand for oranges rose sharply by over 43%. read more

June 2026 saw an increase of 66% in pest and disease interceptions in citrus shipments to the EU from third countries, with South Africa accounting for over half of all detections at the start of its export season. read more

La Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca de Argentina informó que las exportaciones de limón crecieron significativamente en los primeros cuatro meses de 2026. El valor de las exportaciones aumentó un 36% interanual a $108 millones, mientras que el volumen subió un 50%, alcanzando las 50,085 toneladas, según datos de...

The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries of Argentina reported that lemon exports grew significantly in the first four months of 2026. The export value increased by 36% year-over-year to $108 million, while the volume rose by 50%, reaching 50,085 tons, according to data from... read more

Półkula Południowa jest głównym dostawcą cytryn na świecie, a import owoców pochodzi głównie z Argentyny, Republiki Południowej Afryki i coraz częściej z Chile. "Zarówno Argentyna, jak i RPA borykały się z wyzwaniami związanymi z pogodą na początku sezonu, co wpłynęło na operacje zbiorów i stabilność podaży." read more

The Australian citrus season has started for BGP International, with harvesting in full swing in the Riverina and Riverland regions for navels and lemons. IronBark Royal Honey Murcotts and Murcotts are also being picked in Northern Queensland. Overall volumes are expected to be similar to last year. read more

Amidst the severe flood and wind damage seen in other citrus-producing regions, the Sundays River Valley in the Eastern Cape remains untouched, and the citrus harvest is progressing smoothly. This area is renowned for its lemons, and this year has seen a strong crop coming from the orchards after two... read more

Południowoafrykańskie cytryny zaczęły napływać pod koniec maja, a obecne ilości pozostają niewielkie. Obecna cena wynosi około ¥145–160 za skrzynkę (0,91–1,00 USD), co stanowi znaczący spadek w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami. Według informacji uzyskanych od handlowców na rynku, główny problem stanowi wysoki kurs. read more

Pricing for lemons is increasing due to reduced import supply and an upcoming transition in the California growing regions. "Pricing has been stable for the past eight or nine months," says Al Bates, president of Sun Pacific Shippers. Overall, citrus pricing has been on a downward trend. read more

"Lemons have been in great demand," says Safresco head of sourcing in Southern Africa, Jacques Morgan. "With markets becoming less crowded, South Africa has become a more important supplier of lemons." Safresco represents the Southern Hemisphere division of Citri&Co. read more

The National Food Safety and Quality Service (Senasa) is continuing its phytosanitary inspection and certification activities for fresh citrus fruits as part of the 2026 export campaign. Inspections are being carried out at various sites in Buenos Aires province. This year, professionals with Senasa have conducted inspections at read more

The citrus exports from the Valencia Region are approaching the end of the season, with a small increase in value, a decrease in volume, and a significant change in the types of citrus being exported. Traditional varieties are becoming less common, while lemons and, to a lesser extent, grapefruits are becoming more important. read more

Craft gin brand Penrhos Spirits has collaborated with the wonky vegetable box scheme Oddbox to create a new limited-edition summer gin made with rescued apples, fennel, and lemon. read more

"The season for Spanish oranges is currently coming to an end. Valencia oranges from Egypt are still arriving, but sales are very slow at the moment," says Tom Leenheer of Van Ooijen Citrus. "The first volumes of Salustiana and Navel oranges will leave South America next weekend. We expect to" read more

The Spanish Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association Ailimpo has expressed its "profound disappointment" with the response of the Murcian authorities to the discovery of the citrus yellow vein chlorosis virus in the autonomous community. The association says that the regional Ministry of Agriculture has... read more

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Morocco has continued to increase its lemon exports, exceeding last season's numbers in the first six months of 2025/26, as reported by EastFruit. Between October 2025 and March 2026, the country exported 11,400 tons of lemons, with a total value of over USD 6 million. This marks a 17% rise compared to the previous period. read more