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Grapefruit production outlook is mixed by region, with Florida volumes projected lower year on year while California and Mexico are slightly improved.

Key lime oil supply is currently tight, particularly in organic grades, where no additional availability is expected until the next season. Peru is in peak production, though logistics and vessel capacity remain a constraint for exports.

Spanish supply is tight, with more fruit diverted to fresh channels and higher oil pricing reported. Replacement costs are rising, and buyers should expect firmer offers and reduced flexibility on forward pricing. 

Mexican lime oil is transitioning between winter and summer crop cycles, with the larger summer harvest expected earlier than usual.

Argentina’s lemon crop finished slightly below average, with new oil availability expected from April.

Brazil’s orange harvest is nearing completion with final volumes tracking below early forecasts. Fruit pricing has softened recently, and juice yields remain good. Mexican production is steady with Valencia fruit now entering the cycle. Market tone is mixed to firm depending on specification and origin.

Farmers have replaced the citronella plantations with more profitable crops.  The remaining plots were flooded and destroyed during the last Monsoon.  No availability from source at the moment, prices are firm. 

The 2025 season in Sri Lanka was significantly disrupted by severe flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah and the Northeast Monsoon. Heavy rainfall, in some areas exceeding 250 to 300 mm within a single day, resulted in widespread damage to agricultural regions and infrastructure. As the […]

Prices remain firm since availability is limited.  The rainy season is strong, and flooding has been reported to damage several crops.   

The 2025 season in Sri Lanka was significantly disrupted by severe flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah and the Northeast Monsoon. Heavy rainfall, in some areas exceeding 250 to 300 mm within a single day, resulted in widespread damage to agricultural regions and infrastructure. As the […]

The crop was late and 10% below average.  No carry overs from previous year and strong opening market.  Ramadan is early this year so Middle East market has opened very strong.  Yields are below average.  Prices remain strong.

Remaining firm after small crop in November.   

The last crop in October was the second consecutive year with low yields.  Prices remain firm as availability diminishes.   

The crop was average, but yields are low.  No carry overs from last year.  Prices have softened a little but with tariffs, prices are above Guatemala.

Poor crop and increased demand from China putting pressure on availability and quality.

Increased demand for fresh ginger in the global market has left little quantities for oil production. Prices are firm and preferred quality is limited.

Crop was 15% shorter and growth in the fresh market has put pressure on price. Variable quality in the market.

The crop season has started slowly due to low global demand. Prices are stable.

After a roller-coaster during 2025 prices have ease finally but it is too low for farmers to break even and are replacing the crop with more profitable crops like corn, cocoa and palm oil.

Poor crop and increased demand from China putting pressure on availability and quality.