The 165- through 200-count lemon market remains elevated due to limited supplies and strong demand. Offshore and Mexican lemons will help fill any ordering gaps.

Domestic

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available  
• Small-size lemons (165- through 235-count fruit) will be extremely limited over the next 4 to 6 weeks
• Expect to make size and/or country or origin changes to help fill orders for small sizes
• Elevated pricing and tight supplies are forecast for the next four to six weeks

Offshore

• Offshore fruit will begin shipping in mid-July and run through early January
• The size profile will start off large (95-through 140-count fruit) but smaller sizes will be available also
• The crop is estimated to be comprised of 80% fancy grade and 20% choice grade lemons
• Early season quality is excellent
• Expect higher pricing compared to domestic and Mexican fruit due to high quality

Mexican

• Mexican fruit will begin shipping in mid- to late July and run through late November
• The size profile will start off small (165-through 235-count fruit) but larger sizes will be available
• The crop is estimated to be comprised of 60% fancy grade and 40% choice grade lemons
• Early season quality is expected to be good (especially strong choice-grade fruit)
• Expect similar pricing to domestic fruit until supplies increase

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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