Spanish lemon harvest will decrease by almost a quarter next season

Published 2021년 7월 16일

Tridge summary

Spain is set to remain the world leader in lemon exports for the 2021/22 season, despite an anticipated 23% decrease in production due to adverse weather conditions. The Spanish Interprofessional Association for Lemon and Grapefruit (Ailimpo) forecasts a harvest of 1,035,000 tons, marking a significant drop from the previous season's 1,340,000 tons. The Fino lemon is expected to see a 16% decrease, while the Verna variety may yield 40% less. Despite these challenges, the reduced harvest is expected to lead to a price recovery for growers. Ailimpo also emphasizes the importance of GlobalGAP and GRASP certifications in positioning the Spanish lemon in the market and promoting sustainable cultivation.

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Spain will continue to lead the global lemon exports in 2021/22 and be the second largest producer of lemon juice, essential oil and dried lemon peel. But after this year's record harvest, 23% less yield is expected for next season due to unfavorable weather conditions in 2021, according to the Spanish Interprofessional Association for Lemon and Grapefruit (Ailimpo) in its first estimate for the coming lemon harvest. The organization is counting on 1,035,000 tons, which is a lot less than the 1,340,000 tons with which it is expected to close the 2020/21 season. The Fino lemon is expected to drop by 16%, bringing the harvest to 820,000 tons, and the Verna is projected to yield 215,000 tons in 2022, which would be a 40% drop compared to the current 2021 season. The decline is due to unfavorable weather conditions in 2021, with periods of cold, wind and excessive rain affecting flowering and fruit set in some production areas. In these calculations, Ailimpo has also taken into ...

Source: AGF