※ Cumulative through Sep 25, 2026, vs. same period last year
LEMON imports totalled 276 cases in 2026, down 25% from the same period last year (368 cases). Main origins: Chile, United States of America, Australia.
Top importers: Dole Korea Ltd. 43 cases (up 59%), Suil Trading Co., Ltd. 25 cases (up 56%), Jinwon Trading Co., Ltd. 24 cases (down 4%).
Top exporters: EXPORTADORA PROPAL S.A. 62 cases (down 6%), SUNKIST GROWERS INC 56 cases (up 51%), GESTION DE EXPORTACIONES FRUTICOLAS S.A 22 cases (down 19%).
Top origin: Chile accounts for 68.1% of all recorded cases in the stated period.
| Country | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | 188 | — |
| United States of America | 78 | — |
| Australia | 10 | — |
| Importer | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| Dole Korea Ltd. | 43 | ▲ +59% |
| Suil Trading Co., Ltd. | 25 | ▲ +56% |
| Jinwon Trading Co., Ltd. | 24 | ▼ -4% |
| E-mart Inc. | 15 | ▼ -21% |
| Yubi Korea Co., Ltd. | 12 | ▼ -40% |
| Exporter | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| EXPORTADORA PROPAL S.A. | 62 | ▼ -6% |
| SUNKIST GROWERS INC | 56 | ▲ +51% |
| GESTION DE EXPORTACIONES FRUTICOLAS S.A | 22 | ▼ -19% |
| AGRICOM LTDA | 17 | ▼ -23% |
| EXPORTADORA DE FRUTAS MELIPILLA SPA | 12 | ▼ -29% |
Source: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety import records, compiled by TAAMs. Current period: 2026-05-01 ~ 2026-09-25; prior-year comparison: 2025-05-01 ~ 2025-09-25. Counts are source-record rows, not transaction value or contract counts.