Fresh Lemon Procurement Guide

Lemon Packing Sizes: 15kg Carton Count Guide for Importers

How 15kg lemon carton counts work and how importers choose sizes for wholesale and retail channels.

Fresh lemon buyers often compare lemon packing sizes, 15kg lemon carton specifications and count numbers before confirming an import order. The count number tells buyers how many lemons are packed in a carton, which affects fruit size and market use.

What Does Lemon Count Mean?

In a 15kg carton, the count number is the approximate number of fruits in the box. A 56# lemon is larger than a 113# lemon because fewer fruits fit in the same carton weight.

Common fresh lemon export sizes include:

  • 48#
  • 56#
  • 64#
  • 75#
  • 88#
  • 100#
  • 113#
  • 125#
  • 138#
  • 150#
  • 162#
  • 180#
  • 198#

Choosing the Right Size

Retail buyers usually prefer clean, uniform fruit with attractive size and color. Wholesale market buyers may choose sizes based on local customer habits and carton price. Juice processors often focus on usable juice yield and total cost rather than cosmetic perfection.

General guidance:

  • 56# to 75#: larger display fruit
  • 88# to 113#: common retail and wholesale sizes
  • 125# to 162#: smaller fruit for value channels or processing

Carton and Loading Checks

Before shipment, ask your supplier to confirm carton strength, net weight, ventilation, label content and loading plan. For longer transit, carton quality and cold-chain handling become even more important.

Buyers should request:

  • carton photos
  • size count photos
  • packed fruit photos
  • pallet plan if required
  • container loading photos
  • temperature setting confirmation

Palletized vs Non-Palletized

Palletized loading makes unloading easier and can reduce handling damage. Non-palletized loading may increase carton quantity per 40’RH container. The right choice depends on destination warehouse requirements, labor cost and buyer preference.

Final Takeaway

The 15kg carton is a practical standard for wholesale fresh lemon import. Confirm the count size, carton strength and loading method before comparing prices. A clear packing specification helps avoid disputes and improves arrival quality.

Fresh Lemon Export supplies export-packed lemons in multiple size counts. Request packing details for your destination market.

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