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UPDATE: CITRUS

July 1, 2025

Prices for small lemons (165- and 200-count) remain elevated due to short supplies and strong demand. Prices for small-size oranges (113- through 138-count) are higher as the Navel season ends.

Oranges

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) and Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
  • California Navel crop has ended, Valencia season is in full swing
  • Availability is beginning to shift toward large sizes (56- through 88-count)
  • Small sizes (113- through 138-count) remain adequate, but are starting to tighten due to warm weather
  • Quality is great; color is deep orange and flavor is sweet
  • Expect prices for small-sized oranges to slowly increase

Lemons

  • MFC and ESS Lemons are available  
  • District Two (Southern California) is currently in production; District One (San Joaquin Valley) has wrapped up their season
  • 165- and 200-count sizes are limited; sizing is currently dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
  • Quality is good; some regreening has been reported
  • Expect elevated markets compared to last summer with demand ramping up and reduced import supplies coming into the U.S

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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