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UPDATE: LEMONS

July 7, 2026

The domestic lemon market remains elevated due to extremely limited supplies and strong demand. Imports from offshore growing regions and Mexico are helping supplement availability; however, overall supplies remain tight, keeping prices high.

Domestic

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available  
  • All sizes remain limited
  • Quality ranges from very good to excellent
  • Elevated pricing is forecast for the next six weeks

Offshore

  • Offshore fruit from Argentina and Chile is arriving in North America and will run through early December
  • These shipments will help fill orders not met by California lemons
  • Size will be dominated by large lemons (95- through 140-count fruit); smaller sizes will be available as well
  • Expect higher pricing compared to domestic and Mexican fruit due to high quality

Mexican

  • Mexican shipments have started and will run through late November
  • These supplies will help fill orders not met by California lemons
  • Size will be predominantly 165- through 235-count fruit; 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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