Lemon

India is the lemon native place. In 2012 the share of lemon in total Russian citrus import amounted 12,5% according to Federal Customs Service. It ranks the third in Russian popularity rating.

The main lemon suppliers to Russia are Turkey, Argentina & RSA. The Russian import structure changed in 2014 after the agricultural embargo for products from EU had been imposed. So in 2012-2013 the Spain was one of the biggest importers of this fruit to Russia. Its import volume in the 1^st half of 2013 amounted 15097 tons, that is 30% less than RSA. The share of Egypt & Israel in total import was low.

In the 2^nd half of 2014, when the embargo had been imposed, the Egyptian & Israel lemon import increased greatly, while the Spain’s share fell off.

We have products from four exporting countries: Argentina, RSA, Turkey & Egypt. We are eager to supply our partners & customers with fresh & perfect fruit all the year round. The Argentina season comes since April till August; RSA season lasts from May till October. Turkish fruit are available since January till May & since September till December.

country	variety	class	size	packaging
Turkey	Enterdonate / Mayer / Lamas	1 class	72-150	cardboard or clastic box 10 / 15 kg
Egypt	Adelita	1 class	80-88-100-105-113-125-138-165	cardboard 15 kg
Republic of South Africa	Eureka	1 class	72-150	clastic box 10 kg
Argentina	Eureka	1 class	72-150	clastic box 10 kg

Beneficial features:

THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE	MICROELEMENTS (100g):	VITAMINS (100 g):
Food fibers – 2 g Carbohydrates – 3,6 g Proteins – 0,9 g Fat – 0,1 g Energy value: 31 kcal	Kalium – 160 mg Phosphorus – 21 mg Calcium – 40 mg Magnesium – 12 mg Sodium – 11 mg Ferrum – 0,6 mg Cuprum – 240 mcg Manganese – 0,04 mg Fluorine – 10 mcg Molybdenum – 1 mcg Borium – 175 mcg Zinc – 0,125 mg	Beta-carotene - 0,01 mg РР - 0,1 mg С - 40 mg B1 - 0,04 mg B2 - 0,02 mcg B9 - 282 mcg B5 - 0,2 mg B6 - 0,06 mg А - 2 mcg E - 0,2 mg

Varieties:

Tree-like varieties. These are tall-growing trees of more than 6 m high, the fruit forms deep in the tree crown. Lisbon & Lamas belong to this type.

Bush like varieties. They are the low bushes of 3-4 m high with thick crown. Their fruit form on branches tips. These varieties are less productive, than tree-like varieties. The main variety of this type is Meyer.

Lamas is the best Turkish variety. It’s grown in Erdemli - Silifke district. The fruit is of average size with yellow peel. It has pleasant taste & flavor. It can be stored for 9 months.
Enterdonat is one of early varieties. Its fruit is large & shiny, with light-green peel. It has a short shelf life.
Mayer is the special variety. It’s the hybrid of lemon & orange born in China. It ranks the first in crop yield.
Eureca is the most common variety in RSA, Argentina, Australia, California & Israel. It has the average fruit & is well adapted to the seaside climate conditions.

Country of Origin:

RSA. The share of South African producers in total Russian lemon import amounted nearly 15% in 2013. The main varieties are Eureca & West Indian.

Argentina. South American & South African producers took place of Turkish import after fruit & vegetables embargo had been imposed. Argentina became one of the biggest lemon importers to Russia.

Turkey. Turkish lemons take nearly 40% of total Russian lemon export. The main varieties are: Lamas, Kutdiken, Mayer, Enterdonate & Lisbon.

Egypt. Products of our strategic partner “Royal Fruit company” are represented in our range.