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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