lower. Farmgate sale prices for lemons are around 10-15 TL/kg ($0.23-$0.35) in some regions whereas it is between 20-40 TL/kg ($0.47-$0.93) in other regions. led to significantly reduced yields and elevated retail prices in the domestic market. In response, the Ministry of Trade (MoT) announced a temporary suspension of lemon exports effective April 8, 2025, with a commitment to closely monitor market conditions and implement additional measures if needed. Following objections from producers, MoT revised its policy. Rather than maintaining the export ban, lemon exporters are now required to report each export transaction to the Ministry of Agriculture. This change was implemented in 2025 to ensure better oversight while allowing exports to continue. Therefore, it is challenging to forecast lemon/lime export levels for MY 2025/26. In MY 2025/26 lemon were 440,0000 MT, 27 percent lower than previous year, due to the lower production. for their quality and shelf life. Turkish lemon exports can be affected by factors such as phytosanitary regulations in importing countries, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical developments.