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UPDATE: LEMONS

July 24, 2023

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
  • Expect to make size and/or country or origin changes to help fill orders for small sizes
  • Elevated pricing is forecast for the next six weeks

Offshore

  • Offshore fruit will run through early December
  • The size profile will start off dominated by large lemons (95-through 140-count fruit) but smaller sizes will be available
  • 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 shipments will 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 very good (especially strong choice-grade fruit)
  • Expect pricing comparable to domestic fruit until supplies increase

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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