Imported South African Citrus Dominated the Italian Market in October Due to Its Low Price

On the eve of the new citrus campaign, the Italian market is dominated by oranges, lemons, and grapefruits of South African origins, as its wholesale prices are currently lower than the domestic ones. Wholesale prices for South African citruses in October ranged from USD 1.35-1.40/kg for Eureka lemons, USD 1.20-1.25/kg for grapefruit, and USD 1.45-1.55/kg for Valencia Late oranges. However, in Italy, the only available variety of lemon is Primofiore, and it is currently sold at USD 3.30/kg in October.