W1: Lemon Weekly Report

United States of America

Continuous Rainfall in California Affects Suppliers’ Approach in Citrus Sales in W1 (Jan 5)

The region of central California that provides navels and lemons has seen continuous rainfall since around mid-December 2022. Rainfall levels are already above what the citrus sector can take for a smooth business operation since it will not only delays or suspends harvests but also raises quality concerns owing to insufficient moisture removal intervals. Consequently, some suppliers begin to focus their sales more on the domestic market due to faster delivery times, while taking measures on exports with a rise in pricing due to probable quality difficulties caused by lengthier transit times.

Vietnam

The Price of Seedless Lemons in Hau Giang, Vietnam, Increased Sharply (Jan 8)

In W1, the price of lemons increased. The price rise is attributed to higher demand and lower supply in many localities because of the reverse season.