Global importer-exporter Salix Fruits kicked off its 2025 summer citrus program last month. This marked the beginning of the Southern Hemisphere’s citrus season, according to the company, and the launch featured products such as lemons, mandarins, oranges and grapefruits.
U.S. citrus production has been significantly high across most varieties, particularly lemons, reducing immediate interest in imports from the Southern Hemisphere, according to Salix Fruits. On the supply side, Argentina and Chile have recovered their lemon production, while Chile reports strong mandarin volumes but lower orange yields. Peru is set to increase its mandarin output, while South Africa anticipates an average production year.
Meanwhle, Salix Fruits highlighted several factors shaping this year’s citrus trade landscape. For example, Europe is experiencing lower volumes due to spring frosts in Turkey, impacting the export of lemons, mandarins, oranges and fine fruit, which may also affect the start of the 2025-26 season. Additionally, Spain’s decreased production of verna lemons, the early conclusion of Moroccan mandarin shipments and strong demand for Egyptian oranges indicate that Europe and Russia will be promising markets for exports from South Africa, Argentina, Peru and Chile.
Salix Fruits notes these production fluctuations create supply and demand opportunities, and this is where the company’s global sourcing and sales network becomes a critical advantage for its
clients. The company has offices in the U.S., Egypt, South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Spain, India and across Asia.
The U.S. remains a priority market Salix Fruits because of the consistent citrus demand.
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