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UPDATE: CITRUS

July 28, 2025

Prices for small oranges (113- through 138-count fruit) are rising due to limited supplies; 56- through 88-count sizes are most plentiful at this time. Prices for small lemons (165- and 200-count stocks) remain elevated due to low volume and strong demand.

Oranges

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) and Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are on the market
  • Availability is shifting toward large sizes (56- through 88-count fruit)
  • Small sizes (113- through 138-count oranges) are limited
  • Quality is great; color is deep orange, and flavor is sweet
  • Expect prices for small-sized oranges to continually increase throughout the season

Lemons

  • MFC and ESS Lemons are available  
  • 165- and 200-count supplies are limited; size is currently dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
  • The Mexican season has started; great quality has been reported
  • Expect elevated markets compared to last summer due to strong demand and fewer imported supplies entering the U.S.

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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