Spain: The production of Limón 'Verna' is estimated at 343,000 tons during the 20/21 campaign

Published 2021년 1월 29일

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The third estimate by AILIMPO predicts a total lemon production of 1,290,000 tons for the 2020/2021 campaign, with 947,000 tons of Fino lemon and 343,000 tons of Verna lemon. The Fino lemon market is expected to have less commercial quality fruit available in the second half of the season. The Verna lemon harvest, starting in May, is set to maintain Spain's position as a major supplier in Europe during the summer. Over 25% of the harvest will be used for processing, positioning Spain as the world's second-largest processor. The industry focuses on sustainable production, with more than 90% of lemons harvested being GlobalGAP and GRASP certified.

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The third estimate of the lemon harvest (capacity) of AILIMPO, Interprofesional del Limón y el Pomelo, for the 2020/2021 campaign confirms the figures published in the September report, and foresees a total production estimate of 1,290,000 tons, which they are broken down into 947,000 tons of Fino lemon and 343,000 tons of Verna lemon. Estimation C.2020 / 21 (T) FINO 947,568 VERNA 343,176 TOTAL 1,290,744 The Lemon FINO campaign will continue its development in the first four months of 2021, although with a significant reduction of available commercial quality fruit, despite the total volume of harvest available on the tree. "Fino's commercial offer for the fresh market will be more reduced in the second part of the season, and it may stress the sale market." Perspectives LIMON VERNA, the forecast points to a harvest of 343,000 tons in 2021, which would mean a volume very similar to that of the 2020 season with an expected start of commercialization from the month of May, which ...

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