Argentine citrus exports experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to the country’s Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries. Lemons spearheaded the surge, with volumes rising 76 percent and export value soaring 129 percent to $26 million.
Total citrus shipments reached 50,085 tons—a 50 percent increase in volume. Total export value hit $108 million, marking a 36 percent year-on-year rise, according to data from the Undersecretariats of Agri-Food Markets and Regional Economies of Argentina.
Lemons are currently in peak season, whereas the orange harvest is not expected to start until late July.
Despite adverse weather, the season is benefiting from strong demand in the Northern Hemisphere.