Oranges in the transition period between seasons
Oranges, as well as other citrus fruit, have entered the final phase of the import season from the Southern Hemisphere. Supply in South Africa is already running out, while fruit from

Lemons much cheaper than a year ago
The lemon market (and, more broadly, the citrus market) in Europe has already entered the transition period between the phase dominated by imports from the southern hemisphere and the phase

Turkish and South African orange exports surge as Egyptian prices remain low
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.

Lemons Finally Cheaper Than a Year Ago
Summer is not the time of year when citrus fruits dominate the fresh fruit market in Europe, although it should be noted that their presence on supermarket and greengrocer shelves has been

Tomato wholesale prices fall in Spain and Italy amid high summer supply
Spanish wholesale prices for mature tomatoes in Bilbao dropped to €0.90/kg in mid-July 2026, while Italian red tomato prices also eased due to abundant local production. Wholesale prices for

Higher pear supply from Spain and the Netherlands; Ercolini at €2.0–2.3/kg in Spain
Spanish and Dutch pear harvests are both up in 2026, with Ercolini and Conference varieties leading exports to European markets. Wholesale prices for Spanish Ercolini pears in Bilbao are quoted at

Moroccan citrus exports rebound and Spain faces disease pressure
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

Strong growth in Turkish citrus exports and rising commercial demand for Spanish oranges
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%. Turkish citrus exports during

Turkish peach exports surge 169% in value in first half of 2026
Turkey recorded a 169% increase in peach export value, reaching €151.5 million between January and June 2026, strengthening its competitive position on European markets. In the first half of

Spanish and Turkish orange exports: demand surge and export growth
Commercial demand for Spanish oranges increased by 43.25% in the 2025/26 campaign, while Turkish orange exports rose by 128% in value in the first half of 2026. In Spain, the 2025/26 orange

Surge in citrus pest interceptions from South Africa as EU import season begins
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

Peru launches large-scale blueberry exports as European suppliers finish season
Peru has started its first commercial blueberry harvest at the new Piscu farm, with exports expected to increase as Serbia and Portugal end their seasons and Romania remains active. The Peruvian

Sainsbury's is supporting Jersey Royal farmers during a peak supply period.
New Zealanders are being encouraged to choose fruits from the bowl over vitamin C supplements. The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust stated that people reaching for cold remedies this winter should

The Australian citrus season is kicking off with consistent supply and strong demand for exports.
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

South Africa continues to be Germany's primary source of Southern Hemisphere citrus fruits.
"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

Exporter prepared to switch to citrus fruits
Exporter Australia Fruits is preparing for a successful citrus fruit season following a busy summer where it exported various products to its primary markets in Asia and the Pacific. Vince Brullo,

"W ciągu najbliższych dwóch tygodni, sezon cytrusowy na półkuli południowej rozkwitnie."
South Africa, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay all export citrus fruits to the U.S. during the summer months. Weather conditions have affected the volumes and quality of fruit in some

Argentina has certified 27,000 tons of lemons for export so far this year.
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.

"Dobra popyt na cytryny i mandarynki" Translation: "Good demand for lemons and tangerines"
"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

"Sezon południowoafrykańskich mandarynek rozpoczyna się na niestabilnym rynku cytrusów w Bangladeszu." "The South African mandarin season kicks off in Bangladesh’s volatile citrus market."
Imported citrus in Bangladesh is currently dominated by Egyptian Valencias and newly arriving South African mandarins. Buyers are now showing interest in South African mandarins as the RSA

The blood orange farmer is changing their focus to exports.
Blood orange specialist Redbelly Citrus has had a successful season thus far, producing decent-sized fruit, although in slightly lower volumes compared to last year. However, locating their

"Growers of citrus fruits are feeling positive about the taste quality of this year's harvest."
It is citrus season in South Australia, and the fruit is highly anticipated at the South Australian Produce Market. South Australia has approximately 5,700 hectares of citrus planted across the

South Africa looks back on its achievements in 2025.
South Africa’s citrus producers can be forgiven for feeling a little more energized, as the country emerged as the largest exporter of citrus fruit in the world last season, narrowly surpassing

Morocco is increasing its lemon exports and is set for a record season in 2025/26.
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

Morocco has exported 11,400 tons of lemons in the first half of the 2025/26 season.
Morocco continued to increase its lemon exports during the first half of the 2025/26 season, as reported by EastFruit. From October 2025 to March 2026, the country exported 11,400 tons of lemons