FRESH SEEDLESS & SEEDED LEMONS (WHOLE)

FRESH SEEDLESS & SEEDED LEMONS (WHOLE) :

Main Export Varieties

• Seedless Lemon (Eureka, Lisbon): Round, uniform, thin skin, juicy, strong aroma
• Seeded Lemon (Tahiti/Persian, Bearss): Larger fruit, bright acidic juice, deep green skin

Harvest Seasons

• Year-round supply – Peak Southern Vietnam (Tien Giang, Ben Tre): May–Oct – Peak Northern & Central Highlands: Oct–Mar → Stable availability 365 days

Export Quality Standards

• Clean bright green skin, no blemishes, zero pesticide residue
• Diameter: 50–75 mm
• Acidity ≥ 5%, juice content ≥ 45%
• 100% seedless (seedless varieties)
• Certifications: GlobalGAP, Phytosanitary, BRC, ISO 22000, FDA, Halal

Popular Sizes

• Size 36–42 fruits/kg (largest, preferred USA/EU)
• Size 48–54 fruits/kg
• Size 60–72 fruits/kg
• Size 80–100 fruits/kg (Asian supermarkets)

Packing

• 5–10 kg carton boxes with ventilation holes + perforated PE liner
• Moisture-absorbing paper + individual tissue wrap (upon request)
• Pallet: 120–160 cartons/pallet
• Or customized per customer requirements

Loading Capacity – 40ft Reefer Container

• 22,000–25,000 kg (~22–25 tons)
• Equivalent to 1.2–1.8 million fruits

Storage & Transportation

• Temperature: 10–13°C (avoid chilling injury below 7°C)
• Humidity: 85–90%
• Shelf life: 45–60 days

Key Markets (2025)

• EU (Netherlands, Germany, France – 45% share)
• USA, Canada
• Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)
• Korea, Japan, Singapore

Required Certifications

• EU & USA: GlobalGAP + Phytosanitary + MRL testing
• Japan: Phytosanitary + VHT treatment if required
• Middle East: Halal + Phytosanitary