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UPDATE: CITRUS

June 23, 2026

Prices for small lemons (165- and 200-count sizes) remain elevated due to limited supplies and strong demand. Prices for small oranges (113- through 138-count sizes) are elevated; the Valencia season is in full swing, but larger sizes (56- through 88-count fruit) are more plentiful.

Oranges

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) and Essentials (ESS) Valencia Oranges are available
  • The California Navel crop has ended; the Valencia season is in full swing
  • Availability is shifting toward large sizes (56- through 88-count fruit)
  • Small sizes (113- through 138-count oranges) remain adequate, but are starting to tighten due to warm weather; expect availability to become extremely tight in August
  • Quality is good; some soft fruit and early decay have been reported
  • Prices for small-sized oranges will slowly increase through the Valencia season

Lemons

  • MFC and ESS Lemons are available  
  • District Two (Southern California) is currently in production; District One harvesting (San Joaquin Valley) has wrapped up
  • 165- and 200-count sizes are limited; size is currently dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
  • Quality is good; some regreening has been reported
  • Expect elevated markets compared to last summer due to strong demand and fewer imported supplies

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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