Premium Lemon
Supplier to Japan
IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified lemon for the Japan market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major Japan ports.
About Lemon
Lemon (Citrus limon) is a tropical citrus fruit widely cultivated across India's subtropical and Mediterranean climates. Known for its high acidity (pH 2.8-3.2) and vitamin C content (50mg per 100g), lemons are fundamental to global cuisine, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Indian lemons are celebrated for their thin skin, juicy flesh, and distinctive flavor profile — commanding premium pricing in international markets compared to thicker-skinned Mediterranean varieties.
India is the world's largest lemon producer (approximately 3.2 million metric tons annually) with prime cultivation in Maharashtra (Nashik region), Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Karnataka. The Indian lemon harvest spans December to June, with peak export activity February to May. Premium export-grade lemons (Grade A: >65mm diameter, low defects) command 25-40% higher wholesale prices due to superior juice content and market perception.
Compliance & Quality Standards for Japan
Japan maintains some of the world's most stringent food safety and residue standards, enforced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) under the Food Sanitation Act. All food imports are subject to inspection by Japan's quarantine stations and must comply with Japan's Positive List system for agricultural chemical residues, which sets MRLs far more stringent than Codex standards for many substances. IndianXporter coordinates pre-shipment residue testing at NABL-accredited or Japan-approved laboratories and provides detailed pesticide use records to support Japanese customs clearance. The Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS) label is required for organic products. Plant products require phytosanitary certification from India's NPPO and may be subject to pest risk assessment under Japan's Plant Protection Law. Japanese buyers typically request detailed COA per lot, microbiological test reports, and allergen declarations in Japanese, which IndianXporter can coordinate. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of lemon exceeds the quality expectations of Japan importers and adheres to all local regulatory mandates.
Our Export Commitment
Processing Excellence
Advanced Sortex-cleaned, graded, and processed in ISO & FDA certified facilities.
Verified Inspection
Full pre-shipment inspections by SGS, Intertek, or QIMA available upon request.
100% Traceability
End-to-end farm-to-port traceability maintained for all international shipments.
Logistics & Shipping to Japan
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to Japan.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
18-25 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Lemon Export Specifications
What Drives Lemon Pricing
Before quoting Japan buyers, we track the same factors that move global lemon FOB rates:
- Harvest volume across Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat — drought tightens supply
- Juice content of cultivars (Sai Sharbati, Chakradhari) — high-juice lots command premiums
- Reefer freight rates and cold-storage availability for long-haul shipments
- Festive and Ramadan demand spikes in Gulf markets lifting wholesale prices
- Competition from Spanish, Turkish and South African citrus in Western markets
Lemon Commercial Grades
Choose the grade that matches your Japan buyer's application and budget.
Premium Grade A
- Processing
- Hand-sorted, washed, waxed, size-graded, carton packed
- Colour
- Bright uniform yellow
- Use Case
- Premium retail in GCC and selective European outlets
- Pricing
- +20–30% over standard
Standard Export Grade
- Processing
- Graded, cleaned, carton packed
- Colour
- Yellow to yellow-green, minor variation accepted
- Use Case
- Wholesale and traditional retail in Middle East and South Asia
- Pricing
- Base reference grade
Juice / Processing Grade
- Processing
- Bulk graded, minimal sorting
- Colour
- Mixed, high juice content
- Use Case
- Juice concentrate, citric acid and food processing
- Pricing
- −30–40% below standard
India vs Spain: Lemon Sourcing Comparison
Spain is the premium global lemon exporter serving EU retail with branded, highly uniform fruit, while India is larger by production and competes on price, juice content and proximity to Gulf and South Asian markets.
Lemon
Premium B2B Grade
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