Chile: Citrus Annual

In marketing year (MY) 2025/26, Chile's citrus sector will increase production in lemons, mandarins, and oranges. Lemon production will increase 4.4 percent to 237,000 metric tons (MT), driven by expanded planted area and the crop's profitability. Mandarin production will rise 3.1 percent to 270,000 MT, supported by higher yields and increased planted area, while orange production will grow 2.5 percent to 205,000 MT, reflecting a steady expansion in key regions. Domestic consumption will also increase for all three commodities, with fresh lemon consumption at 106,000 MT, mandarins at 32,000 MT, and oranges at 78,000 MT. Exports will also grow, with lemon exports projected at 135,000 MT, mandarins at 235,000 MT, and oranges at 115,000 MT.