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UPDATE: LEMONS

May 20, 2026

Prices for all domestic lemon sizes remain elevated due to low volume and strong demand. In early July, both offshore and Mexican lemons will supplement domestic supplies. Expect high markets and limited stocks through June.

Domestic

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available
  • District One (San Joaquin Valley) is wrapping up, leaving District Two (Southern California) the only growing region in production  
  • All lemons will remain limited until the offshore and Mexican seasons begin in early July
  • Growers will start holding orders to six-week averages, starting the week of 5/24/2026
  • Quality is good (especially strong choice-grade fruit)
  • Expect elevated markets and tight supplies through June

Offshore

  • Shipments will start in late June and run through early December
  • Size 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

Mexican

  • The season will begin in early July and will run through late November
  • Small fruit, 165- through 235-count sizes, will dominate the crop, but larger sizes will be available
  • Pricing will be comparable to domestic fruit until volume rises

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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