Spanish lemon crop set to grow 10%

Alimpo has projected a 10% larger Spanish lemon crop for the 2021/21 campaign. The total estimated volume of 1.25 million tons is subject to sufficient summer and autumn rainfall. Production of the Fino variety is predicted to climb 14% to 845,000 tons, with optimal sizes thanks to the good availability of water. The Verna lemon crop is expected to be down 2% to 300,000 tons. Alimpo expects the campaign to be profitable with a good and fair balance of prices and distribution of economic value throughout the chain to allow Spain to remain competitive against the supply of lemon from competing third countries such as Turkey and Egypt. A statement read:

“Furthermore, GLOBALG.A.P. and GRASP certifications are key elements for the next season, within our strategy to differentiate Spanish lemons and promote sustainable economic, environmental and social production.”

Spain is the world’s leading exporter of fresh lemons and second biggest exporter of processed lemons. Revenues total about €700m each year.