Sub Product
IQF Lemon Slices, IQF Whole Lemon
Raw Materials
Fresh Lemon
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Frozen Lemon market coverage spans 38 countries.
- 138 exporter companies and 145 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 317 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-11.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Frozen Lemon
Analyze 317 supplier-linked transactions across the top 17 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Frozen Lemon.
Frozen Lemon Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Frozen Lemon to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Frozen Lemon: Spain (+189.6%), Colombia (+158.1%), Mexico (+77.1%).
Frozen Lemon Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Frozen Lemon country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Frozen Lemon transaction unit prices: Spain (4.67 USD / kg), United States (3.91 USD / kg), Uruguay (2.84 USD / kg), Vietnam (1.59 USD / kg), Chile (1.14 USD / kg), 3 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +19.4% | 83 | 1.74 USD / kg (68,493.356 kg) | 1.90 USD / kg (15,487.458 kg) | 3.91 USD / kg (63,534.99 kg) | 4.34 USD / kg (17,061.83 kg) | 4.76 USD / kg (31,341.68 kg) | 3.91 USD / kg (77,470.179 kg) | ||||||
| India | +16.5% | 17 | 2.03 USD / kg (3,200 kg) | 2.20 USD / kg (200 kg) | - (-) | 2.23 USD / kg (4,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +0.8% | 88 | 1.06 USD / kg (186,156 kg) | 0.89 USD / kg (177,735 kg) | 0.99 USD / kg (274,254.3 kg) | 1.16 USD / kg (369,982 kg) | 0.84 USD / kg (59,666 kg) | 1.59 USD / kg (145,496 kg) | ||||||
| Uruguay | -9.3% | 25 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.09 USD / kg (188,190 kg) | 2.85 USD / kg (52,860 kg) | 2.84 USD / kg (299,510 kg) | ||||||
| China | -46.3% | 5 | - (-) | 0.55 USD / kg (27,750 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (31,950 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | -39.1% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.17 USD / kg (22,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Argentina | -38.6% | 16 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.97 USD / kg (267,230.605 kg) | 2.16 USD / kg (110,010 kg) | 1.34 USD / kg (131,970 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | - | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | 7.66 USD / kg (109,602 kg) | - (-) | 2.13 USD / kg (109,590 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.89 USD / kg (113,690 kg) | 1.01 USD / kg (53,450 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (57,000 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | +189.6% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.66 USD / kg (702 kg) | 4.67 USD / kg (350.93 kg) |
Frozen Lemon Global Supply Chain Coverage
283 companies
138 exporters and 145 importers are mapped for Frozen Lemon.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Frozen Lemon, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Frozen Lemon Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
138 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Frozen Lemon. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Frozen Lemon Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 138 total exporter companies in the Frozen Lemon supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Japan, Thailand
Supplying Products: Frozen Lemon, Frozen Melon, Frozen Grape +5
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Spain)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Frozen Lemon, Frozen Strawberry, Frozen Melon +2
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Fishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Frozen Lemon Global Exporter Coverage
138 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Frozen Lemon supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Frozen Lemon Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
145 importer companies are mapped for Frozen Lemon demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Frozen Lemon Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 145 total importer companies tracked for Frozen Lemon. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: South Korea
(Mauritius)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-11
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil
Global Importer Coverage
145 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Frozen Lemon.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Frozen Lemon buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionValue-Added Fruit Product
Market
Frozen lemon products (e.g., IQF slices/wedges, frozen juice/puree, or peel/zest formats) are traded globally as a way to stabilize year-round supply and reduce fresh-market spoilage risk for foodservice and manufacturing users. The upstream raw lemon supply base is concentrated in major citrus-producing regions across South Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Americas, with counter-seasonal complementarity between Northern and Southern Hemisphere origins. Trade patterns are influenced by cold-chain capability, buyer specifications (cut style, microbiological and residue compliance), and foodservice demand cycles. The most disruptive global risk is citrus disease pressure—especially Huanglongbing (citrus greening)—which can reduce yields, force orchard removal, and trigger phytosanitary restrictions that ripple into processed supply availability.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaAmong the largest global citrus producers; domestic market is significant (see FAOSTAT for citrus/lemon-lime aggregates).
- MexicoMajor lemon/lime producer and a key supplier to North American markets; relevant upstream origin for processing-grade fruit.
- ChinaLarge citrus producer with extensive food-processing capacity; relevant for processed/frozen fruit supply chains.
- ArgentinaSignificant citrus production base and notable exporter in citrus value chains (fresh and processed).
- SpainMajor Mediterranean citrus producer; strong export-oriented citrus sector and quality standard alignment with EU market requirements.
- TurkiyeMajor Mediterranean citrus producer and exporter with relevance to regional and EU-adjacent trade flows.
- South AfricaKey Southern Hemisphere citrus producer and exporter; counter-seasonal supply window for Northern Hemisphere markets.
- United StatesNotable citrus producer with strong domestic demand; disease pressure and regulatory measures can affect supply and trade conditions.
Major Exporting Countries
- SpainAmong leading global citrus exporters; relevant origin for processing-grade lemons and EU-aligned specifications.
- TurkiyeSignificant citrus exporter with seasonal Mediterranean supply window.
- ArgentinaSouthern Hemisphere supplier; relevant for counter-seasonal supply into Northern Hemisphere demand periods.
- South AfricaCounter-seasonal exporter with established cold-chain export logistics for citrus.
- MexicoMajor citrus supplier into North America; upstream availability influences processing throughput for frozen formats.
- ChinaLarge processing base; participates in global frozen/processed fruit trade (verify specific frozen lemon product codes via ITC Trade Map where applicable).
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge end-market for foodservice and industrial ingredients; imports a wide set of processed/frozen fruit products.
- GermanyMajor EU consumption and distribution market for frozen and processed foods.
- NetherlandsLogistics and distribution hub for EU food trade; re-exports and distribution are significant for many frozen categories.
- United KingdomLarge retail and foodservice market with demand for consistent, year-round citrus ingredient supply.
- FranceSignificant processed food and foodservice market; imports frozen ingredients for industrial and hospitality use.
- JapanQuality-focused import market for food ingredients; specifications and cold-chain integrity are central.
Supply Calendar
- Mediterranean (Spain):Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, AprNorthern Hemisphere winter-to-spring harvest window supports fresh and processing-grade intake; frozen products can extend availability beyond harvest.
- Mediterranean (Türkiye):Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarMediterranean supply overlaps with EU seasonal demand; processing throughput often aligns with peak intake periods.
- Southern Hemisphere (Argentina):Jun, Jul, Aug, SepCounter-seasonal window relative to Mediterranean origins; supports supply continuity for Northern Hemisphere buyers.
- Southern Hemisphere (South Africa):Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctCounter-seasonal window; exports depend on phytosanitary compliance and refrigerated logistics performance.
- North America (Mexico):Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctMultiple flowering cycles in some producing areas can enable extended harvesting; specific peaks vary by region and product type (lemon vs lime categories in statistics).
Specification
Major VarietiesEureka, Lisbon, Primofiori (Fino), Verna, Villafranca, Interdonato
Physical Attributes
- High acidity and characteristic citrus aroma; peel oil content influences flavor intensity in zest/peel formats
- Cut format specifications (slice thickness, wedge/segment geometry) influence freeze performance and end-user handling
- Color and aroma retention are key quality perceptions for frozen lemon; freezer burn and oxidation are major defects when packaging and cold chain are weak
Compositional Metrics
- Titratable acidity and pH (commonly used for juice/puree specifications)
- Soluble solids (Brix) and Brix/acid ratio (used to standardize flavor consistency)
- Foreign matter limits and microbiological criteria (product safety and buyer compliance requirements)
Grades
- Buyer-defined food-grade specifications for frozen formats (cut style, defect tolerance, microbiological limits, and residue compliance)
- Upstream fruit intake may use fresh citrus class/defect conventions aligned with UNECE citrus standards when relevant to processor grading
Packaging
- Bulk frozen packs (polyethylene liner bags within corrugated cartons) for foodservice and ingredient trade
- Retail packs (smaller frozen bags) for consumer channels in some markets
- Frozen juice/puree commonly shipped in pails or lined cartons depending on buyer and cold-chain design
ProcessingAcidity supports flavor stability but does not replace hygienic processing and temperature controlFreeze-thaw cycles can cause texture breakdown in cut pieces and drive drip loss; cold-chain continuity is central to quality preservationAroma loss and peel oil oxidation risk increase with oxygen exposure and long storage, making barrier packaging and low-temperature storage important
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw lemon sourcing (fresh-market and processing-grade) -> receiving inspection -> washing/sanitation -> sorting/grading -> cutting/juicing/zesting (product-form dependent) -> rapid freezing -> packaging -> cold storage -> refrigerated transport -> importer/distributor cold stores -> foodservice/industrial users
Demand Drivers
- Foodservice demand for consistent portioning and year-round availability (garnish, beverages, culinary use)
- Industrial demand for citrus flavoring inputs in beverages, bakery, sauces, and prepared foods
- Waste reduction and supply smoothing versus fresh lemons, especially where last-mile quality loss is costly
Temperature
- Frozen chain typically targets -18°C or colder for storage and transport; temperature abuse increases ice recrystallization, drip loss, and oxidation risk
- Rapid freezing (e.g., IQF) helps preserve piece separation and reduces clumping for foodservice handling
Atmosphere Control
- Controlled-atmosphere shipping is generally less relevant for frozen products than for fresh fruit; oxygen/moisture barrier packaging and stable frozen temperatures are more critical to limit oxidation and freezer burn
Shelf Life
- Frozen lemon products typically offer multi-month shelf life when maintained at stable frozen temperatures; practical shelf life varies by cut form, packaging barrier performance, and cold-chain integrity
Risks
Plant Health HighCitrus greening (Huanglongbing/HLB) and other major citrus diseases can reduce yields, degrade fruit quality, and force orchard removal, creating multi-season supply shocks that propagate into processing availability and contract performance. Disease-driven quarantines and phytosanitary measures can also disrupt cross-border movement of fruit and processed inputs.Diversify origins across hemispheres, require documented orchard and vector-control programs where applicable, and maintain contingency sourcing and inventory plans for frozen SKUs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumResidue limits, contaminant criteria, labeling rules (including allergen-style declarations where additives are used), and buyer microbiological specifications can lead to border rejections or delistings when controls are weak.Implement residue and microbiological testing plans aligned to destination requirements, maintain supplier approval audits, and validate additive declarations against Codex/destination regulations.
Cold Chain MediumTemperature excursions, thaw/refreeze events, and inadequate packaging barrier performance can cause clumping, freezer burn, aroma loss, and quality degradation that shortens usable life and increases claims risk in long-distance trade.Use data loggers, enforce loading and storage SOPs, specify packaging WVTR/OTR requirements, and qualify carriers and cold stores through audits.
Phytosanitary Restrictions MediumCitrus pest presence (e.g., canker, black spot in relevant contexts) can trigger heightened inspections, additional treatments, or origin restrictions that delay shipments and raise compliance costs across citrus-linked supply chains.Monitor importing-country phytosanitary updates, maintain documentation and traceability to approved areas/packinghouses, and align pre-export inspection protocols with recognized standards.
Price Volatility LowFresh lemon price swings driven by weather events, disease pressure, and competing fresh-market demand can change processing-grade fruit availability and input costs, affecting frozen product pricing and contract stability.Use multi-origin procurement, consider indexed pricing where feasible, and secure seasonal processing commitments with suppliers ahead of peak intake windows.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship and irrigation dependency in key citrus regions (Mediterranean basins, parts of South Africa, and semi-arid production zones)
- Agrochemical use and residue management (MRL compliance and integrated pest management expectations)
- Energy intensity of freezing and cold-chain logistics; refrigerant management and emissions performance are material for ESG reporting in frozen categories
Labor & Social
- Seasonal labor dependence in citrus harvesting and processing; buyer scrutiny of working conditions, recruitment practices, and traceability programs can affect supplier eligibility
FAQ
What is the biggest global risk to frozen lemon supply?Citrus disease pressure—especially Huanglongbing (citrus greening/HLB)—is the most disruptive risk because it can reduce yields for multiple seasons, force orchard removal, and trigger quarantine measures that ripple into the availability and pricing of processing-grade lemons.
How is frozen lemon typically produced for international trade?Processors generally receive and inspect lemons, wash and sort them, then cut (or juice/zest depending on product form) before rapid freezing (often IQF for pieces) and packaging, followed by cold storage and refrigerated shipment with strict temperature control.
Which regions matter most for upstream lemon supply used in frozen products?Major upstream supply bases include large citrus-producing regions in South Asia, the Mediterranean (e.g., Spain and Türkiye), and the Americas (e.g., Mexico and Argentina), with Southern Hemisphere origins helping offset Northern Hemisphere seasonality for year-round supply planning.
Frozen Lemon Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Frozen Lemon market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Spain
United States
Germany
Mexico
France
South Africa
Netherlands
Turkiye
United Kingdom
Canada
Brazil
Vietnam
All country market pages: Spain, United States, Germany, Mexico, France, South Africa, Netherlands, Turkiye, United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Vietnam, Argentina, Italy, Philippines, India, Peru, Japan, China, Chile, South Korea, Taiwan, Greece, Belgium, Mauritius, Panama, Ecuador, Uruguay, Russia, Puerto Rico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Guadeloupe, Bahrain, Switzerland, Qatar
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Sub products: IQF Lemon Slices, IQF Whole Lemon
Raw materials: Fresh Lemon
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