The 165- through 200-count lemon market remains elevated, primarily driven by lower available volumes and persistent strong demand. This tightness in supply will persist through June. In July, offshore and Mexican lemons are expected to supplement domestic supply, helping stabilize the market and provide some price relief.

Domestic

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available  
• Districts One and Two (the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California) are currently in production

• • D1 has moved past its peak and is expected to finish in late April
  • D2 production is in full swing and producing a majority of the industries small-size fruit
• 165- and 200-count sizes are limited; size is dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
• The offshore season is expected to start in late June to early July
• Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through June

Mexican

• Mexican shipments have started in a limited manner and will run through late November
• The size profile will be 165- through 235-count fruit but larger sizes will be available
• Expect pricing to be comparable to domestic fruit until volume rises over the next four weeks

Offshore

• Offshore fruit will begin shipping in late June and run through early December
• The size profile will be dominated by large lemons (95- through 140-count fruit) but smaller sizes will be available as well
• Expect higher pricing compared to domestic and Mexican fruit due to better quality

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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