Chile is projected to export approximately 530,000 tons of citrus in the 2026 season, up 6% from the prior year. About 80% of that volume is destined for the United States. Mandarins are expected to lead at roughly 190,000 tons, followed by oranges and other citrus categories.
This is meaningful for U.S. buyers because Southern Hemisphere citrus is filling a genuine gap left by lower domestic availability this season. A 6% volume increase means more supply hitting U.S. ports during the typically quiet domestic citrus summer window, which could provide pricing relief on mandarins and oranges.
Buyers managing citrus programs through the summer should track Chilean arrival timing and port volumes. Increased supply from Chile arriving against soft domestic availability could create competitive pricing opportunities worth building promotional plans around.