According to the Tamaulipas state Ministry of Rural Development, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Huanglongbing (HLB) citrus greening disease now affects 95% to 100% of the state's sweet citrus plantations. The outbreak could reduce production by up to 30% during the 2025–2026 season across Tamaulipas's 37,854 hectares of citrus.
Tamaulipas is a meaningful citrus-producing state in northeastern Mexico, and losses at this scale add further pressure to a North American citrus supply picture that is already complicated by ongoing Florida recovery efforts and the domestic lemon gap. HLB has been devastating Florida's industry for years, and its spread into key Mexican growing regions compounds the long-term supply risk.
Buyers sourcing Mexican citrus should factor in this production hit when planning fall programs. The combination of HLB losses in Tamaulipas and existing supply constraints elsewhere makes citrus a category worth watching closely through the rest of the year.