Lemon Juice Concentrate
Lemon juice concentrate is an unfermented juice derived from a single citrus fruit, with a Brix value not exceeding 20 and may contain added sugar. It is processed by modern extraction and concentration techniques into a clear or pulpy frozen concentrate used as a flavor enhancer and pH stabilizer.
Prices, specifications and international trade for lemon juice concentrate under HS 200931.
Lemon Juice Concentrate Price
Published reference · Jul 1, 2026
Lemon juice concentrate is quoted in USD/t at ITA. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.
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Spain led reported lemon juice concentrate exports in 2025, at $150M.
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Lemon juice concentrate belongs to juices within softs and tropicals. Its customs classification covers HS 200931.
Lemon Juice Concentrate HS Code
| Product type | Intermediate |
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| Form | Concentrate |
| Position in the chain | Processed |
| Category | Juices — Softs and tropicals |
| HS codes | 200931 |
| Quoted in | USD/t |
| Reference location | ITA |
Production & Handling
Processing steps for lemon juice concentrate include Extraction of juice from lemons, Concentration to achieve 44‑45 °Bx, Freezing and packaging in bulk drums or plastic buckets.
Production and Storage
| Perishability | Low |
|---|---|
| Temperature regime | Frozen |
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Uses & Risks
Lemon juice concentrate is used in Flavor enhancer and PH stabilizer.
End Uses
- Flavor enhancer
Provides distinctive lemon flavor in food and beverage formulations
- PH stabilizer
Acts as a natural acidity regulator in diverse industrial applications
Uses and Related Commodities
| Downstream industries | Beverage manufacturing, Confectionery production, Dairy processing |
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Sourcing risks
| Risk | Mitigation |
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Economic adulteration FraudHigh Lemon juice concentrate may be subject to economically motivated adulteration, such as dilution with water or addition of non‑citrus sugars, to meet Brix specifications while reducing cost. | Implement rigorous authentication testing, verify Brix levels, and enforce supplier certification to detect and prevent adulteration. |
Lemon Juice Concentrate Questions
- What defines lemon juice concentrate in terms of fruit type and Brix level?
- It is juice from a single citrus fruit (excluding orange, grapefruit or pomelo) with a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented and without added spirit.
- Is added sugar allowed in lemon juice concentrate?
- Yes, the definition permits the presence of added sugar or other sweetening matter.