Turkish Citrus Prices Remain High in W45, Resulting in Low Demand

The 2022/23 Turkish citrus season is currently characterised by low demand and high prices. Although W45 is the last harvest week of the Interdonato lemon variety, the prices are still high at USD 0.90-1.00/kg EXW. Grapefruit and early satsuma mandarin exports are just starting with similar prices to the previous season ranging from USD 0.86-0.95/kg EXW. The low demand for Turkish citrus in the 2022/23 season is mainly attributed to high prices, high shipping costs, and competition from South African lemons during the first week of export. As a result, there is less demand from the EU and the majority of exports are destined for Russia. Therefore, the Turkish domestic market is more attractive than exporting.