How do I find lemon juice concentrate suppliers in my preferred origin?

Choose your origin and share the concentrate type, quantity, and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.

Should I buy lemon juice concentrate from a processor, trader, or repacker?

A processor can offer a specific product from their own fruit, while a trader may have access to multiple sources, and a repacker can provide blending or custom packaging. Select the one that matches your volume, specification, and delivery needs.

What should I include in a lemon juice concentrate quotation request?

Specify clarified or cloudy form, the Brix and acidity, packaging, quantity, and delivery location. Add your preferred origins, harvest season, and any required shelf life.

How do I compare wholesale lemon juice concentrate offers?

Compare offers on the same basis: Brix, acidity, package size, delivery terms, and payment conditions. Adjust for any differences in concentration or shipment origin to ensure a fair cost comparison.

How should I assess a lemon juice concentrate sample?

Test the sample for Brix, acidity, pH, and perform a sensory taste in the intended application. Check the sample's color and take note of any off-flavors. Retain a reference sample for comparison with the delivered lot.

How can I check a lemon juice concentrate supplier before signing a contract?

Check the supplier's company registration, food safety certificates, and trade references. Ensure the contract includes the agreed specification, quantity, delivery schedule, payment terms, and a clear quality-claim process.

Lemon Juice Concentrate Suppliers

Find lemon juice concentrate suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.

Lemon juice concentrate suppliers include fruit processors who squeeze and concentrate the juice, traders who aggregate and resell bulk lots, and packers who may also offer blended or customized products. Decide whether you need a straight single-strength juice for direct use, or a concentrate that you reconstitute, and whether you require consistent blending stock or a specific seasonal production.

Specify the type of lemon juice (clarified, cloudy, with or without pulp), the concentration level (e.g., 400 GPL, 500 GPL), and the quantity and delivery terms. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.

Where our suppliers are located

Explore sourcing locations across our lemon juice concentrate supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore lemon juice concentrate suppliers

Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.

Where would you like to source from?

Supplier	Country	Contact details
Lemo*****	Spain	Email availablePhone available
Agru*****	Italy	Email availablePhone available
CITR*****	Mexico	Email availablePhone available
Frui*****	United States of America	Email availablePhone available
DARM*****	Germany	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing lemon juice concentrate

Product specification

The buying brief differs depending on whether the concentrate is for a beverage, a culinary application, or an industrial ingredient. Start with the intended use and the key functional properties you need.

Form & concentration

Choose between clarified juice, cloudy juice, or single-strength juice, and specify the Brix or acid level appropriate for your process. Indicate whether pulp or oil content matters.

Processing & quality

Describe the desired processing steps (e.g., enzymatic clarification, pasteurization, concentration method) and any limits on color, flavor, or browning. Agree on acceptable microbial and enzymatic stability for your supply chain.

Packaging & shelf life

Confirm the package size and type (e.g., aseptic bag-in-drum, bulk tank) and the required remaining shelf life on delivery. Note whether frozen or ambient storage is acceptable.

Quality acceptance

Quality acceptance should cover both the concentrate's performance in your end product and its physical condition upon arrival. Agree on sampling and testing methods that reflect your actual usage.

Analytical testing
Set acceptable ranges for Brix, acidity (as citric acid), pH, and any relevant color or turbidity. Arrange for a laboratory to test against these limits.
Sensory & functional checks
Assess the concentrate's flavor, aroma, and color as it would be used in your product, not just as a bulk liquid. For cloudy juice, check pulp settling and cloud stability.
Shipment & claims
Identify offer, pre-shipment, and arrival samples. Retain an approved reference sample and state how condition issues (e.g., freezing damage, off-flavors) will be handled.

Origin requirements

The origin of the lemons affects flavor, acidity, and supply risk. Be explicit about whether you accept fruit from a single country or a blend of origins.

Country & seasonality

Request the country of origin and the harvest period. Understand that citrus seasons vary by region and can affect price and availability.

Varietals & terroir

Indicate if you prefer specific lemon varieties (e.g., Eureka, Lisbon) or certain growing regions. Recognize that taste profiles differ by source.

Substitutable origins

Define which origins you would consider interchangeable for a given order, so the supplier can offer alternatives when the primary source is tight.

Commercial terms

Lemon juice concentrate is often quoted on a per-ton basis, but the basis of quotation can vary. Compare offers on identical supply terms and quality specifications.

Pricing basis: Clarify whether the price is per metric ton of concentrate at a specified Brix, or per unit of single-strength equivalent. Specify the currency and Incoterms.
Delivery terms: Confirm the delivery point (e.g., ex-works, FOB origin port, CIF destination), and who bears freight, insurance, and any cold-chain costs.
Order & payment: Agree on order quantity, delivery window, payment terms (e.g., letter of credit, advance), and validity of the quote. Different terms apply to stock in your country versus a shipment from origin.

Documentation & compliance

Prepare the documentation early, as regulations depend on the product form and destination market. Verify that the supplier's paperwork matches the physical goods.

Shipment records: Check that the invoice, packing list, and transport documents agree on lot numbers, weights, and the concentration level. For food safety, request a certificate of analysis.
Food safety & quality schemes: Ask for relevant food safety certifications (e.g., HACCP, GFSI) and confirm the supplier's scope. For organic claims, request the certificate and traceability to the farm.
Import & labeling rules: Investigate destination-specific requirements such as maximum pesticide residues, labeling of additives, or food import declarations. Confirm the supplier can provide the necessary documentation.

Supplier capability

The supplier's role in the chain affects who is accountable for quality and delivery. Know whether you are dealing with a grower-processor, a trader, or a repacker.

Role & capacity
Identify whether the supplier is the original processor or a trading intermediary. Clarify their handling of concentration, blending, and storage, and their minimum order quantities.
Production & supply continuity
Ask about their fruit sourcing, processing windows, and ability to deliver consistent quality across the season. For repeat orders, understand how they manage crop variations.
Quality management
Confirm who conducts quality control and what happens if a shipment fails on arrival. Establish their process for handling complaints or returns.

Lemon Juice Concentrate Supplier Questions

How do I find lemon juice concentrate suppliers in my preferred origin?: Choose your origin and share the concentrate type, quantity, and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
Should I buy lemon juice concentrate from a processor, trader, or repacker?: A processor can offer a specific product from their own fruit, while a trader may have access to multiple sources, and a repacker can provide blending or custom packaging. Select the one that matches your volume, specification, and delivery needs.
What should I include in a lemon juice concentrate quotation request?: Specify clarified or cloudy form, the Brix and acidity, packaging, quantity, and delivery location. Add your preferred origins, harvest season, and any required shelf life.
How do I compare wholesale lemon juice concentrate offers?: Compare offers on the same basis: Brix, acidity, package size, delivery terms, and payment conditions. Adjust for any differences in concentration or shipment origin to ensure a fair cost comparison.
How should I assess a lemon juice concentrate sample?: Test the sample for Brix, acidity, pH, and perform a sensory taste in the intended application. Check the sample's color and take note of any off-flavors. Retain a reference sample for comparison with the delivered lot.
How can I check a lemon juice concentrate supplier before signing a contract?: Check the supplier's company registration, food safety certificates, and trade references. Ensure the contract includes the agreed specification, quantity, delivery schedule, payment terms, and a clear quality-claim process.