Ailimpo forecasts a total harvest of 114,000 tonnes, 8 per cent up on last season
Spain’s 2026/27 grapefruit harvest is forecast to hit 114,000 tonnes, according to Ailimpo. This represents an 8 per cent increase on the previous season, which closed with a final volume of 105,484 tonnes.
This marks the third year in a row when output will reach a record high. Growth is being driven by the recent expansion of cultivated areas dedicated to this crop.
Ailimpo said the rise would consolidate Spain’s status as a key supplier in the European market.
Ailimpo represents the economic interests of lemon and grapefruit producers, cooperatives, exporters, and processors in Spain. The country is a global leader in fresh exports within this sector and ranks among the top processing nations, generating over €700mn in annual revenue, creating more than 23,000 direct jobs, and contributing over €250mn to ancillary industries.
The grapefruit category will come under the spotlight at this year’s Fruitnet Citrus Congress, which takes place on 24 & 25 November at the Meliá Valencia. The event will hear from a leading marketer on how to reactivate demand for fresh grapefruit, particularly among younger consumers including Millennials and Gen Z.
