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Fresh Citron Market Overview 2026

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Citron market coverage spans 130 countries.
  • 85 exporter companies and 94 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 55 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 11 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Citron

Analyze 55 supplier-linked transactions across the top 11 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Citron.

Fresh Citron Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Citron to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Citron: China (+367.2%), Mexico (-95.1%), South Africa (-56.9%).

Fresh Citron Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Citron country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Citron transaction unit prices: United States (138.75 USD / kg), Costa Rica (19.52 USD / kg), France (0.52 USD / kg), Mexico (0.50 USD / kg), South Africa (0.39 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
South Africa-56.9%17- (-)1.72 USD / kg (114,510 kg)20.23 USD / kg (237,642 kg)45.33 USD / kg (305,978 kg)- (-)0.39 USD / kg (1,050 kg)
Sweden-4- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)5.60 USD / kg (47,185 kg)- (-)
China+367.2%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Costa Rica+15.5%1019.80 USD / kg (8,058.08 kg)19.54 USD / kg (-)19.96 USD / kg (7,091.11 kg)- (-)- (-)19.52 USD / kg (9,669.69 kg)
India+55.9%12- (-)- (-)0.67 USD / kg (16 kg)2.13 USD / kg (32.2 kg)3.96 USD / kg (56.3 kg)- (-)
France-33.9%31.03 USD / kg (1,000 kg)- (-)- (-)1.04 USD / kg (990 kg)- (-)0.52 USD / kg (2.23 kg)
Mexico-95.1%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.50 USD / kg (1,053 kg)
United States+7.1%1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)138.75 USD / kg (7.92 kg)
Israel-15.8%2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)3.91 USD / kg (2,082.54 kg)- (-)
Peru-9.5%2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)1.13 USD / kg (47,810 kg)- (-)
Fresh Citron Global Supply Chain Coverage
179 companies
85 exporters and 94 importers are mapped for Fresh Citron.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Citron, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Fresh Citron Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

85 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Citron. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Citron Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 85 total exporter companies in the Fresh Citron supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetail
Exporting Countries: Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Fresh Citron
(Portugal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthers
(Burundi)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Sudan, Rwanda
Supplying Products: Fresh Citron, Fresh Mango, Fresh Mandarin
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Lesotho
Supplying Products: Fresh Citron
(Lithuania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Israel)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Fresh Citron Global Exporter Coverage
85 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Citron supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Citron opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Citron (HS Code 080590) in 2024

For Fresh Citron in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Ukraine1,863,171 kg25,508,506.96 USDView →
2Netherlands11,334,364 kg23,548,944.693 USDView →
3United States10,367,917 kg22,292,587 USDView →
4Pakistan72,528,119 kg10,693,612.518 USDView →
5South Africa2,458,913.307 kg5,878,100.323 USDView →
6Greece7,835,331 kg5,361,950.442 USDView →
7Spain2,437,030.44 kg4,408,200.592 USDView →
8Sri Lanka687,759 kg2,386,334.573 USDView →
9Israel966,313.847 kg2,310,000 USDView →
10Egypt936,304.112 kg2,238,260.898 USDView →

Fresh Citron Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Citron Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

94 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Citron demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Citron Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 94 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Citron. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Tanzania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-06-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lesotho)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Malaysia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Land TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
94 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Citron.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Citron buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Citron (HS Code 080590) in 2024

For Fresh Citron in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Germany5,689,111.772 kg9,994,263.886 USDView →
2Hungary8,458,945.7 kg9,055,335 USDView →
3Netherlands4,138,913 kg7,277,768.185 USDView →
4Canada2,263,399.226 kg4,318,474.277 USDView →
5United States531,511 kg3,632,046 USDView →
6Czechia1,494,301 kg2,750,293 USDView →
7Slovenia1,375,156.193 kg2,154,981.633 USDView →
8Ukraine600,759.1 kg2,009,576.65 USDView →
9United Kingdom432,736 kg1,750,876.112 USDView →
10Greece797,916 kg1,616,478.933 USDView →

Fresh Citron Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Citron origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Citron

Fresh Citron Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Citron wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Citron wholesale unit prices: France (2.75 USD / kg), Colombia (0.55 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Italy2.59 USD / kg2.63 USD / kg--2.70 USD / kg-
France2.19 USD / kg2.31 USD / kg2.79 USD / kg3.01 USD / kg2.79 USD / kg2.75 USD / kg
Colombia0.33 USD / kg0.30 USD / kg0.40 USD / kg0.50 USD / kg0.54 USD / kg0.55 USD / kg
Czechia----2.86 USD / kg-
Germany----2.38 USD / kg-

Fresh Citron Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Citron wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Italy2.64 USD / kg2.40 USD / kg2.86 USD / kg-0.7%View →
2France2.47 USD / kg1.25 USD / kg4.03 USD / kg+33.7%View →
3Colombia0.40 USD / kg0.24 USD / kg0.78 USD / kg+39.7%View →
4Czechia2.86 USD / kg2.86 USD / kg2.86 USD / kg+81.9%View →
5Germany2.38 USD / kg2.28 USD / kg2.45 USD / kg+39.3%View →

Latest Fresh Citron Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Citron wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01CIT*** ******* ***** ********** * ******* ***********2.29 USD / kg
2026-04-01CIT*** ******* ***** ********** * ******* **********2.38 USD / kg
2026-04-01CIT*** ******* ***** ********** * ******* ******2.08 USD / kg
2026-04-01CIT*** ******* ***** ********** * ******* ******2.76 USD / kg
2026-04-01CIT*** ******* ***** ********** * ******* ****************2.66 USD / kg

Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Citron

Fresh Citron Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Citron farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-09, countries with visible Fresh Citron farmgate unit prices: Croatia (3.60 USD / kg), Italy (0.94 USD / kg), Spain (0.57 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Italy0.63 USD / kg0.73 USD / kg0.82 USD / kg0.89 USD / kg0.94 USD / kg-
Spain0.49 USD / kg0.52 USD / kg0.54 USD / kg0.56 USD / kg0.57 USD / kg-
Croatia3.28 USD / kg3.42 USD / kg3.51 USD / kg3.56 USD / kg3.60 USD / kg-

Fresh Citron Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries

Compare Fresh Citron farmgate price levels and YoY changes across the top 3 exporting countries to understand origin-side supplier cost structure.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1Italy0.74 USD / kg0.51 USD / kg0.95 USD / kg+18.9%View →
2Spain0.52 USD / kg0.45 USD / kg0.57 USD / kg+46.3%View →
3Croatia3.42 USD / kg3.11 USD / kg3.62 USD / kg+13.3%View →

Latest Fresh Citron Farmgate Export Cost Updates

Review the latest 5 Fresh Citron farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2025-09-01Fre** ****** ******** * *** *3.62 USD / kg
2025-09-01Fre** ****** ****** * ***** *57.15 USD / kg
2025-09-01Fre** ****** ****** * *** *0.95 USD / kg
2024-08-01Fre** ****** ******** * ***** *20.20 USD / kg
2024-01-01Fre** ****** ******** * ***** *19.88 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupCitrus fruit
Scientific NameCitrus medica
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Subtropical to Mediterranean climates; frost-sensitive citrus
  • Well-drained soils; sensitive to prolonged waterlogging
  • Often irrigated in dry-summer production zones to stabilize fruit size and rind quality
Main VarietiesEtrog (ritual citron selections), Diamante-type citrons, Corsican-type citrons
Consumption Forms
  • Specialty fresh fruit (including ritual etrog markets)
  • Downstream processing into candied peel (succade)
  • Peel/zest for flavoring applications
  • Peel-based essential oil extraction (downstream)
Grading Factors
  • External rind quality (blemishes, scarring, abrasion)
  • Size and shape uniformity
  • Freedom from pests, decay, and mold
  • Aroma/peel condition aligned to intended use (specialty fresh vs. peel processing)
Planting to HarvestApproximately 3–5 years to first meaningful commercial harvest (typical for citrus trees; varies by rootstock and orchard management).

Market

Fresh citron (Citrus medica) is a niche citrus fruit in global trade, valued less for juice and more for its thick, highly aromatic peel. Commercial movement is often tied to downstream peel uses (candied peel and flavoring) and to specialty markets such as etrog demand for Sukkot, where cosmetic quality requirements are exceptionally strict. Because many trade and production statistics group citron within broader citrus aggregates or “other citrus” categories, product-specific global rankings are frequently not directly observable from standard datasets. Global trade reliability is strongly shaped by citrus-wide phytosanitary constraints (notably huanglongbing/citrus greening risk) and residue/compliance requirements in importing markets.

Specification

Major VarietiesDiamante (Italian citron), Corsican citron, Etrog types (ritual citron selections)
Physical Attributes
  • Very thick rind (high peel-to-pulp ratio) with strong aroma
  • Generally low juice content compared with common lemons
  • Rind appearance and freedom from blemishes are critical for premium/specialty segments
Compositional Metrics
  • Peel aroma intensity and essential-oil related characteristics are commercially relevant for flavor/fragrance applications (often assessed by buyers via sensory and peel condition proxies)
Packaging
  • Ventilated cartons or crates with padding/liners to reduce rind abrasion in transit
  • Individual protective wrapping and careful presentation packs are used for premium etrog/specialty channels
ProcessingHigh peel yield supports downstream conversion into candied peel (succade) and zest/flavoring inputs

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Orchard harvest -> field sorting -> washing/brush cleaning -> grading for size and rind defects -> packing -> phytosanitary inspection/documentation -> distribution to specialty retail/wholesale or to peel users (confectionery/flavor supply chains)
Demand Drivers
  • Confectionery and bakery demand for candied citron peel (succade) and peel-derived flavorings
  • Specialty demand for etrog fruit for Sukkot in Jewish communities, with high willingness to pay for cosmetic perfection
  • Peel aroma use in niche flavor/fragrance applications

Risks

Plant Disease HighHuanglongbing (HLB, citrus greening) and its vectors pose a systemic threat to citrus productivity and can trigger tighter quarantine and compliance controls, disrupting availability and trade reliability for niche citrus like citron even when overall volumes are small.Prioritize sourcing from monitored production areas using certified disease-free nursery stock and area-wide vector management; maintain supplier surveillance documentation aligned with importing-country requirements.
Phytosanitary Compliance MediumFresh citrus shipments face quarantine-pest risk (e.g., fruit flies and other regulated pests), and interceptions can lead to shipment rejection, treatment orders, or temporary market access tightening that disproportionately impacts small-volume, time-sensitive specialty consignments.Use pre-export phytosanitary programs consistent with IPPC guidance and importing-country protocols, including orchard monitoring, sanitation, and documented inspection/treatment where required.
Quality Specification Tightness MediumPremium/specialty citron segments (notably etrog) can require near-perfect external appearance, creating high pack-out variability and price volatility from small changes in weather damage, pest scarring, or handling abrasion.Segment supply into specialty vs. processing channels, invest in gentle handling and protective packaging, and contract processing/off-grade outlets to stabilize returns.
Climate MediumHeat, drought, and extreme weather can affect flowering, fruit set, and external rind quality in citrus orchards, raising both yield variability and cosmetic defects that matter in high-spec markets.Diversify origins and microclimates, strengthen irrigation efficiency and canopy management, and use weather-indexed risk planning where available.
Sustainability
  • Water stewardship risk in dry-summer citrus regions where irrigation is often needed and drought pressure can tighten water availability
  • Pest and disease pressure in citrus systems can increase agrochemical use, raising residue-management and environmental scrutiny in export channels
Labor & Social
  • Reliance on seasonal orchard and packhouse labor, with occupational health and safety sensitivity around pesticide handling and repetitive packing work

FAQ

What is fresh citron mainly traded and used for in global supply chains?Fresh citron is commonly valued for its thick, aromatic peel rather than for juice. It is used in downstream peel applications such as candied peel (succade) and flavoring, and it also serves specialty demand such as etrog fruit for Sukkot, where external appearance standards are very strict.
What is the single biggest global disruption risk for citron availability and trade reliability?The most critical risk is citrus greening (huanglongbing/HLB) and related citrus disease pressure, which can reduce citrus productivity and tighten quarantine and compliance controls. Even if citron is traded in niche volumes, it can still be affected by citrus-wide disease and regulatory responses.
Why can it be hard to identify “top” citron exporters or importers from standard datasets?Citron is often grouped into broader citrus aggregates or “other citrus” categories in production and customs statistics, so product-specific global rankings may not be directly visible. Trade analysts typically cross-check sources like FAOSTAT, ITC Trade Map, and national customs breakdowns to isolate citron where possible.

Fresh Citron Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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