Chilean Lemons Record Volume with Exports, Mostly to U.S.

Chilean Lemons Record Volume with Exports, Mostly to U.S.

Export volumes have broken a historic record as the Chilean lemon season comes to a close. 

The Chilean Citrus Committee reports the South American country exported 90,500 metric tons (MT), a growth of 2.5 percent over last season. 


The U.S. remains the primary market for exports, accounting for 62 percent of the volume. Japan is second with 22 percent, followed by Europe with 8 percent.