Spain: Andalusian 2023/24 citrus campaign report for weeks 45 and 46; falling prices for lemon

Published 2023년 11월 24일

Tridge summary

Demand for citrus fruits, particularly lemons, has been slower than previous years, but it is expected to increase with the drop in temperatures. The citrus harvest has been impacted by heavy rains, causing a delay in the campaign and affecting fruit quality in some production areas. Despite these challenges, marketing of citrus fruits in the European market has been calm, with lower demand and higher prices, but with the approaching Christmas campaign, consumption is expected to increase, particularly for lemons.

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Original content

Demand for citrus fruits slowed compared to other campaigns, standing out in the case of lemon. Although, it is expected that with the drop in temperatures, consumption will increase. Situation in the fieldAfter a few days of intense and continuous rains where the citrus harvest was paralyzed in certain productive areas, work in the field is reactivated again, although at a slower pace than that followed in other campaigns at this time of year. The campaign is late because, although the fruit has an optimal sugar content/Brix degrees, in some production areas it has a low juice content and lack of color due to the low thermal contrast. However, despite this delay, the commercial operations of the different varieties have advanced compared to other years, due to the fact that a lower volume of citrus in the market at the time of the campaign in which we are in, forces us to ensure the availability of fruit for regular customers. Marketing in the fieldIn general, the marketing of ...

Source: Agronoticias