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

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

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

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.

"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

The size may be small, but it is still beautiful for an Australian citrus exporter.
Australian citrus exporter Pinnacle Fresh is getting ready for the upcoming citrus season, anticipating high eating quality despite smaller fruit sizes due to a dry growing season. Daniel Newport

Citrus fruits, historic overtaking: South Africa surpasses Spain in global exports
According to Fresh Fruit Portal, the citrus sector in South Africa has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the world's leading exporter in the industry and surpassing Spain, despite the recent

South Africa has become the largest citrus exporter with 2.9 million tons in 2025.
South Africa was the world's largest citrus exporter by volume in 2025, supplying slightly more fruit to international markets than Spain in the previous season. South Africa exported 2.9 million

Extra-EU citrus fruits, reduced controls on Egypt but rejections are increasing
Spain continues to strongly monitor the front of extra-EU agri-food imports, especially when the issue intersects two sensitive areas: food safety and competition in the domestic market. The most

Rejections of Egyptian citrus containing ingredients not approved in the EU rose in April.
La Unió Llauradora informs that in April, the European food alert system RASFF detected 8 rejections of citrus fruits from Egypt due to the presence of unauthorized active ingredients in the

Imports of mangoes, pomegranates, and citrus fruits undergo phytosanitary inspections in various regions of Russia.
Krasnoyarsk Krai imported 47,500 tons of plant products in the first four months of 2026, according to regional phytosanitary authorities. New suppliers this year included Iran and the

"We anticipate a decrease in volumes compared to last year, but the demand is still present."
The citrus harvest is set to begin in a week and a half for Australian exporter Sai World. The company cultivates and exports fruit from South Australia. Due to a dry growing season, they

The Indian citrus estate provides training and mechanization support to 6,000 farmers.
The Citrus Estate at Bhunga in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, is expanding its role as a support center for fruit growers through training, mechanization, orchard management, and post-harvest

"This season in Orri has been characterized by a substantial increase in production."
The Israeli citrus season is approaching its final stage, according to Betsalel Ohana, the export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "As we enter the last few weeks of the 2026 citrus season, the

Egypt exports 237,000 tons of food, with citrus accounting for 60,000 tons.
The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) of Egypt reported that between April 18 and 24, 2026, 1,512 exporting companies shipped a total of 4,149 food consignments weighing 237,000 tons. These

Zapotrzebowanie na importowane owoce cytrusowe rośnie w Indiach wraz z intensyfikacją lata.
Pankaj Kondhalkar from A1 Products stated that with the rising temperatures in India after March, consumers are now opting for imported mandarins and oranges as the domestic citrus varieties from

Market Intelligence Report: Spanish Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Sector (April 2026)
1. Strategic Overview of the Spanish Horticultural Landscape As we navigate the transition into the second quarter of 2026, Spain’s designation as the "orchard of Europe"

An in-depth analysis of the lemon season in Tucumán
Salix Fruits recently completed visits to lemon growers and packers in Tucumán, Argentina, and reports a season shaped by contrasting forces: favorable fruit formation followed by heavy rains,

Sicilian citrus fruits, greenhouse supply chain ranks: strategic alliance against climate and plant diseases
In a context marked by increasing climate instability and new phytosanitary pressures, Sicilian citrus farming is choosing the path of cohesion and technical exchange. This is the message that

The surge in record prices and new opportunities in citrus fruits and exotic produce is bolstering Brazil's export market.
One of the key highlights of the current season has been the behavior of lemon prices in the European market. Ronaldo Araujo, the CEO of Sebastião da Manga, commented, "This is not normal,"

Exports of citrus fruits from South Africa are at risk due to potential shortages in diesel supply.
As the 2026 citrus season is about to start, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is closely monitoring fuel availability and costs due to the conflict in the Middle East.