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Lemon and orange updates
Mixed conditions for lemon and orange crops.
Valencia prices increased slightly for medium to large sized fruit in June. Smaller fruit is seeing increased shipments to retailers, but a slight decline in prices over the past month. Fruit quality is good, and the size profile is above average. Imports are expected to pick up in July, and this aligns with navel harvest wrapping up in California. The orange crop in Chile, the largest foreign supplier to the U.S., appears to have good quality and size. Orange production in Brazil is reportedly down 13% year over year due to both disease pressures and challenging weather conditions. Brazil is the largest global supplier of fruit for concentrate.
Lemon prices remain well above last season, with gains in larger fruit sizes observed in June. Harvest continues along the coast of California and fruit quality is reportedly good. Global supplies are down due to lower production in Europe and Turkey, and this is supportive of prices. Seasonal imports picked up in June, primarily from Argentina, and prices are up 26% year over year.
Profitability
June 10, 2026Lemons: Breakeven profitability - Neutral 12-month outlook
Oranges: Slightly profitable - Neutral 12-month outlook
Relatively weak market conditions will continue to pressure lemon prices.
Relatively strong markets along with fruit supply and quality are supportive of prices.
Domestic markets make up the vast majority of lemon and orange demand, with exports only accounting for about 11% of total production. The largest foreign markets include Canada, South Korea, Mexico, Japan, and to a much lesser extent, Hong Kong. Lemon and orange imports have increased significantly over the last decade and make up 17% of total domestic supply, a relatively high amount compared to other specialty crops. Increased plantings coupled with low labor costs and minimal trade barriers have enabled citrus growers in Central and South America to compete in U.S. markets.
Lemon production, exports and imports
USDA Citrus Fruits Summary. U.S. Census Bureau. Crop year is from August to July.
Orange production, exports and imports
USDA Citrus Fruits Summary. U.S. Census Bureau. Crop year is from October to September.
Tariff tracker - Tariff rates applied to U.S. trade partners are consistenly updated to reflect policy changes. The World Trade Organization (WTO) tracks duties and tariffs on lemons and oranges. For your convenience, the following links will take you to tariff data for South Korea (fresh oranges and mandarins/tangerines/satsumas) and Japan (fresh oranges and mandarins/tangerines/satsumas). Citrus fruits are currently exempt from tariffs with Canada under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), but please refer to the U.S. Trade Representative website for up-to-date information. WTO also tracks rates for lemon imports and orange imports to the U.S. Please consult with a trade lawyer or professional for detailed and up-to-date insights on tariff rates and their application to lemons and oranges.
For guidance on interpreting duty and tariff rates, please refer to our Tariff Guide.
Lemon and orange updates
Mixed conditions for lemon and orange crops.
Valencia prices increased slightly for medium to large sized fruit in June. Smaller fruit is seeing increased shipments to retailers, but a slight decline in prices over the past month. Fruit quality is good, and the size profile is above average. Imports are expected to pick up in July, and this aligns with navel harvest wrapping up in California. The orange crop in Chile, the largest foreign supplier to the U.S., appears to have good quality and size. Orange production in Brazil is reportedly down 13% year over year due to both disease pressures and challenging weather conditions. Brazil is the largest global supplier of fruit for concentrate.
Lemon prices remain well above last season, with gains in larger fruit sizes observed in June. Harvest continues along the coast of California and fruit quality is reportedly good. Global supplies are down due to lower production in Europe and Turkey, and this is supportive of prices. Seasonal imports picked up in June, primarily from Argentina, and prices are up 26% year over year.
Profitability
June 10, 2026Lemons: Breakeven profitability - Neutral 12-month outlook
Oranges: Slightly profitable - Neutral 12-month outlook
Relatively weak market conditions will continue to pressure lemon prices.
Relatively strong markets along with fruit supply and quality are supportive of prices.
Domestic markets make up the vast majority of lemon and orange demand, with exports only accounting for about 11% of total production. The largest foreign markets include Canada, South Korea, Mexico, Japan, and to a much lesser extent, Hong Kong. Lemon and orange imports have increased significantly over the last decade and make up 17% of total domestic supply, a relatively high amount compared to other specialty crops. Increased plantings coupled with low labor costs and minimal trade barriers have enabled citrus growers in Central and South America to compete in U.S. markets.
Lemon production, exports and imports
USDA Citrus Fruits Summary. U.S. Census Bureau. Crop year is from August to July.
Orange production, exports and imports
USDA Citrus Fruits Summary. U.S. Census Bureau. Crop year is from October to September.
Tariff tracker - Tariff rates applied to U.S. trade partners are consistenly updated to reflect policy changes. The World Trade Organization (WTO) tracks duties and tariffs on lemons and oranges. For your convenience, the following links will take you to tariff data for South Korea (fresh oranges and mandarins/tangerines/satsumas) and Japan (fresh oranges and mandarins/tangerines/satsumas). Citrus fruits are currently exempt from tariffs with Canada under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), but please refer to the U.S. Trade Representative website for up-to-date information. WTO also tracks rates for lemon imports and orange imports to the U.S. Please consult with a trade lawyer or professional for detailed and up-to-date insights on tariff rates and their application to lemons and oranges.
For guidance on interpreting duty and tariff rates, please refer to our Tariff Guide.
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