Continuous Rainfall in California Affects Suppliers’ Approach in Citrus Sales in W1

The region of central California that provides navels and lemons has seen continuous rainfall since around mid-December 2022. Rainfall levels exceed the citrus sector's capacity for a smooth business operation, causing delays, suspensions, and quality concerns due to insufficient moisture removal intervals and disrupting harvests. Consequently, some suppliers begin to focus their sales more on the domestic market due to faster delivery times, while taking measures on exports with a rise in pricing due to probable quality difficulties caused by lengthier transit times.