Latest price
$42.25
Produce price
Lemons Price Today
As of August 3, 2026, the US average Lemons price is $42.25 USD per package, based on USDA market reports. Over the past 30 days it has fallen about 12.4%, and over the past year it has ranged from $29.99 to $53.75.
30-day change
down 12.4%
1-year high
$53.75
1-year low
$29.99
Current Lemons wholesale prices by market
$42.25
USD per package
as of Aug 3, 2026
What affects Lemons prices
US lemon prices are chiefly shaped by California and Arizona production, with California providing most domestic output, and by imported fruit when needed. Lemon trees can produce across much of the year, but heat, frost, wind, drought, water availability, and citrus pests and diseases affect fruit size, quality, and yields. Demand is tied to fresh retail, foodservice, beverage use, and processing, while irrigation, grove labor, packing, and freight are significant costs. Lemons are more durable than many tender fruits, allowing packinghouses to manage shipments and storage, though fruit quality still limits holding time.
Domestic lemon availability is relatively broad because California and Arizona harvest windows overlap across the year. California's coastal and inland districts provide different seasonal production patterns, while Arizona is an important winter and spring source. Imports can supplement domestic supplies, particularly when specific sizes or volumes are limited. The market's seasonal changes are therefore usually less abrupt than for crops harvested in a single short window.
About the Lemons price chart
This chart shows the US national daily average price for Lemons, calculated from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service market reports across the states and markets we track. Each point is the average of the reported prices for that day. Use the buttons above to switch between one week, one month, three months, one year, and the full history.
Prices are compiled from public USDA data and are indicative averages, not a quote for any specific location or grade, and not investment advice. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.
Lemons price frequently asked questions
What is the current Lemons price?
As of August 3, 2026, the US average Lemons price is $42.25 USD per package, compiled from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service market reports. This is a national indicative average, not a quote for a specific location or grade.
Has the Lemons price gone up or down recently?
Over the last 30 days, the US average Lemons price has fallen about 12.4%. In the past year it has moved between $29.99 and $53.75 USD per package. These figures describe past price movement and are not a forecast.
What were the highest and lowest Lemons prices this year?
In the tracked period, Lemons reached a high of $53.75 USD per package (on Feb 16, 2026) and a low of $29.99 USD per package (on Jan 26, 2026).
Where does this Lemons price data come from?
Prices are compiled from public USDA Agricultural Marketing Service market reports across the states and markets we track, then averaged into a daily US figure. This series covers Jan 20, 2026 to Aug 3, 2026 (138 readings).