Lemons – the season is shifting to imports from the Mediterranean basin
The European lemon market is currently undergoing a seasonal change. It is definitively switching to lemons from countries in the Mediterranean basin, replacing those imported from South Africa.

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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

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

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

Eksport cytryn z Argentyny wzrósł w pierwszych czterech miesiącach 2026 roku. Argentina's lemon exports surged in the first four months of 2026.
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

The limited domestic supply is keeping the prices of imported lemons high.
Półkula Południowa jest głównym dostawcą cytryn na świecie, a import owoców pochodzi głównie z Argentyny, Republiki Południowej Afryki i coraz częściej z Chile. "Zarówno

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

Reefer shortage reflects world conflict
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

The price of lemons is diverging, while durian prices remain generally stable.
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

Lemon prices are increasing.
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

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

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.

Valencian citrus exports concluded the season with a higher value but a lower volume.
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

"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

Analysis: Prices of lemons and avocados have increased, while bananas continue to face downward pressure.
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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

Polenghi celebrates 50 years of lemon and relaunches on the home consumption #tuttofood26
On the occasion of Tuttofood 2026, we met Filippo Scandellari, CEO of Polenghi, who presented us with the innovations with which the group celebrates half a century of activity in lemon juice. An

Shippers are more prepared for the Argentinian lemon season.
W tym roku importerzy cytryn są lepiej przygotowani po przezwyciężeniu wyzwań z poprzedniego sezonu. "W ubiegłym roku zostaliśmy zaskoczeni późnymi zmianami ze strony Argentyny" - mówi

Lemon Prices - May 19, 2026
Overview of Current Lemon Prices in Poland and EuropeThe European lemon market has been displaying varied pricing dynamics with a notable stability in Poland, contrasted by modest increases in

Vietnamese pomelo exports are expanding into Australia and China.
Wietnam oficjalnie rozpoczął eksportowanie zielonych grejpfrutów do Australii w kwietniu 2026 roku, podczas gdy nowe protokoły eksportowe dla grejpfrutów i cytryn do Chin