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Dekopon Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
In the United States, the highest-cost reporting region, Dekopon prices rose roughly 6.3% in Q3 2026, moving from close to USD 5,550/MT in Q2 to about USD 5,900/MT in Q3, and it was tighter storage stocks late in the season and firm retail demand for premium fruit that most plausibly shaped the move. Across the tracked regions, the global average rose from near USD 4,320/MT in Q2 to just under USD 4,610/MT in Q3, a gain of just above 6.7%. For Q4 2026, a global average of roughly USD 4,240 to 4,980/MT is expected, with the new harvest, quality grades, and gift season demand guiding the range.
Dekopon is a seedless, easy peel, very sweet mandarin hybrid, first developed in Japan and sold in other markets as Sumo citrus, Shiranui, or Hallabong, and it is recognised by the characteristic bump at the top of the fruit. It is sold fresh through supermarkets, specialist fruit shops, and gift channels, and a small share goes to juice and desserts, with fresh retail and gifting taking the largest share of demand. Harvest size and storage stocks, quality grading, labour and cold chain costs, and gift season demand all feed into the price.
Dekopon Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for dekopon through the end of 2026 leans seasonally softer. Storage stocks run out in summer, which lifts prices in the third quarter, and the new harvest begins to arrive from late autumn. Larger early volumes normally pull prices down before the gift season lifts them again.
The main upside risk is a weaker harvest after poor weather that tightens supply and lifts prices above the forecast range. The main downside risk is a large early harvest and weaker gift demand, which would pull prices below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 4,240 - 4,980 | New harvest guides the range |
| Japan | 4,880 - 5,720 | Large citrus supply keeps China lowest |
| South Korea | 4,140 - 4,860 | Storage stocks hold a firm middle |
| United States | 5,430 - 6,370 | Premium greenhouse fruit holds a high band |
| China | 2,520 - 2,960 | Branded supply holds the top |
For the Quarter Ending September 2026
Dekopon Prices Q3 2026:
- Japan: USD 5,300/MT
- South Korea: USD 4,500/MT
- United States: USD 5,900/MT
- China: USD 2,740/MT
Dekopon Prices in Japan
In Japan, the Dekopon price moved to roughly USD 5,300/MT in Q3 2026, a rise of about 7.1% from close to USD 4,950/MT in Q2 2026. The quarter was shaped largely by tighter storage stocks late in the season, and strong orders from retail chains met little resistance.
Why did the price of Dekopon change in Q3 2026 in Japan?
Higher cold chain freight costs lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was firm demand for premium gift fruit. When the two forces came together, they pushed the Japan price to roughly USD 5,300/MT.
Dekopon Prices in South Korea
South Korea Dekopon prices averaged near USD 4,500/MT in Q3 2026, up just above 7.1% from just under USD 4,200/MT in Q2 2026. It was strong orders from retail chains that did most of the lifting, with higher labour costs in the packhouse adding support.
Why did the price of Dekopon change in Q3 2026 in South Korea?
The quarter turned on Firm demand for premium gift fruit, with restocking by wholesale markets arriving at almost the same moment. Jeju greenhouse output supplies a premium domestic market with prices following storage stocks. Together they carried the South Korea average to near USD 4,500/MT.
Dekopon Prices in United States
The United States market for Dekopon closed Q3 2026 on an average of roughly USD 5,900/MT, a gain of about 6.3% on close to USD 5,550/MT in Q2 2026. What carried the move was higher labour costs in the packhouse, while higher cold chain freight costs kept buying interest alive.
Why did the price of Dekopon change in Q3 2026 in United States?
Buyers in the United States responded to Restocking by wholesale markets, which might have been the reason that tighter storage stocks late in the season found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to roughly USD 5,900/MT.
Dekopon Prices in China
Dekopon in China averaged near USD 2,740/MT through Q3 2026, rising just above 6.2% from just under USD 2,580/MT the quarter before. It appears that higher cold chain freight costs set the tone, and firm demand for premium gift fruit helped the gains hold.
Why did the price of Dekopon change in Q3 2026 in China?
Tighter storage stocks late in the season lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was strong orders from retail chains. When the two forces came together, they pushed the China price to near USD 2,740/MT.
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Dekopon Prices Q2 2026:
- Japan: USD 4,950/MT
- South Korea: USD 4,200/MT
- United States: USD 5,550/MT
- China: USD 2,580/MT
Dekopon Prices in Japan
The Japan market for Dekopon closed Q2 2026 on an average of roughly USD 4,950/MT, a gain of about 6.5% on close to USD 4,650/MT in Q1 2026. What carried the move was higher labour costs in the packhouse, while higher cold chain freight costs kept buying interest alive.
Why did the price of Dekopon change in Q2 2026 in Japan?
The quarter turned on Restocking by wholesale markets, with tighter storage stocks late in the season arriving at almost the same moment. Premium greenhouse grown fruit and a gift market keep Japan among the highest priced regions. Together they carried the Japan average to roughly USD 4,950/MT.
Dekopon Prices in South Korea
Dekopon in South Korea averaged near USD 4,200/MT through Q2 2026, rising just above 6.3% from just under USD 3,950/MT the quarter before. It appears that higher cold chain freight costs set the tone, and firm demand for premium gift fruit helped the gains hold.
Why did the price of Dekopon change in Q2 2026 in South Korea?
Buyers in South Korea responded to Tighter storage stocks late in the season, which might have been the reason that strong orders from retail chains found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to near USD 4,200/MT.
Dekopon Prices in United States
In the United States, the Dekopon price moved to roughly USD 5,550/MT in Q2 2026, a rise of about 5.7% from close to USD 5,250/MT in Q1 2026. The quarter was shaped largely by firm demand for premium gift fruit, and restocking by wholesale markets met little resistance.
Why did the price of Dekopon change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Strong orders from retail chains lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was higher labour costs in the packhouse. When the two forces came together, they pushed the United States price to roughly USD 5,550/MT.
Dekopon Prices in China
China Dekopon prices averaged near USD 2,580/MT in Q2 2026, up just above 6.6% from just under USD 2,420/MT in Q1 2026. It was restocking by wholesale markets that did most of the lifting, with tighter storage stocks late in the season adding support.
Why did the price of Dekopon change in Q2 2026 in China?
The quarter turned on Higher labour costs in the packhouse, with higher cold chain freight costs arriving at almost the same moment. Large citrus supply and growing premium demand keep China the lowest priced region. Together they carried the China average to near USD 2,580/MT.
Quarterly Dekopon Price Trends
On the evidence, the global Dekopon average opened the window at close to USD 4,275/MT in Q2 2025, moved to about USD 4,538/MT in Q3 and near USD 4,188/MT in Q4, then eased to just under USD 4,068/MT in Q1 2026, firmed to just above USD 4,320/MT in Q2 and firmed to roughly USD 4,610/MT in Q3 2026, a net gain of close to 7.8% over the window. Storage stocks, quality grades, and retail and gift demand drove the overall price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q3 2026 | 4,610 | +6.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2026 | 4,320 | +6.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 4,068 | -2.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 4,188 | -7.7% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 4,538 | +6.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Dekopon Price in 2025?
Dekopon prices followed a seasonal pattern through 2025, with summer highs when storage stocks were tight. The global average rose from about USD 4,025/MT in Q1 2025 to near USD 4,188/MT by Q4, a full-year gain of just under 4.0%.
Dekopon Prices in Japan in 2025
Japan prices rose from just above USD 4,600/MT in Q1 2025 to roughly USD 4,800/MT by Q4, a gain of close to 4.3%. It was lower summer volumes in storage and firm demand for premium fruit that shaped the year.
Dekopon Prices in South Korea in 2025
South Korea prices rose from just above USD 3,900/MT in Q1 2025 to roughly USD 4,050/MT by Q4, a gain of close to 3.8%. It was low storage stocks and firm demand for premium citrus that shaped the year.
Dekopon Prices in United States in 2025
The United States prices rose from just above USD 5,200/MT in Q1 2025 to roughly USD 5,400/MT by Q4, a gain of close to 3.8%. It was a gap between seasons and strong retail demand for branded citrus that shaped the year.
Dekopon Prices in China in 2025
China prices rose from just above USD 2,400/MT in Q1 2025 to roughly USD 2,500/MT by Q4, a gain of close to 4.2%. It was a gap between citrus seasons and growing demand for premium fruit that shaped the year.
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Fresh retail and gifting take the largest share. Dekopon is sold through supermarkets and specialist shops, with a small share going to juice and desserts.
The Q3 2026 average was just above USD 5,300/MT in Japan, roughly USD 4,500/MT in South Korea, close to USD 5,900/MT in the United States, and about USD 2,740/MT in China. The United States carried the highest cost, on branded supply and a limited season.
The global average rose from near USD 4,320/MT in Q2 to just under USD 4,610/MT in Q3 2026, a gain of just above 6.7%. Tighter storage stocks late in the season and firm retail demand for premium fruit drove the quarterly gain.
Storage stocks ran low before the new harvest, retail chains kept buying premium fruit, and packhouse costs rose. Sellers raised prices as supply thinned.
The global average is expected between roughly USD 4,240 and USD 4,980/MT for Q4 2026. The new harvest, quality grades, and gift season demand are expected to guide the range, with a seasonal easing before the gift season.
The United States holds the premium on branded supply, Japan holds a high band on premium greenhouse fruit, South Korea holds a middle level, and China prices lowest on large citrus supply.
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Prices respond mainly to harvest size and storage stocks, quality grading, labour and cold chain costs, and gift season demand.
Japan, South Korea, the United States, and China lead production, with small plantings in Brazil and Australia.
Buyers can use quarterly trends to time seasonal programmes, plan for the autumn easing, and agree grade and size specifications before the harvest.
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