Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Clementine
Citrus from the famous Valencia region
Iberica Fruit, based in Valencia – a region famous for its great citrus and the largest producer of clementines in Spain – offers the finest varieties of clementines. The season starts in September with the early harvest Satsumas, having a thinner and more yellow skin. In October, the varieties Clemenrubi and Oronules start, followed by Clemenules and Clemenvilla in November. At the beginning of the year, varieties like Nadorcott, Murcott and Ortanique are ready to harvest.
Varieties
Satsuma ( Sep — Dec)
Clausellina (Sep — Dec)
Variety of Satsuma
Okitsu (Sep — Dec)
Variety of Satsuma
Iwasaki (Sep — Dec)
Variety of Satsuma
Owari (Sep — Dec)
Variety of Satsuma
Clementine ( Sep — May)
Oronules (Sep — Nov)
One of the earliest clementines, small, sweet and juicy, deep orange colour and easy to peel
Clemenrubi (Sep — Nov)
Reddish skin, slightly more acidic, less sweet than other varieties
Marisol (Oct — Nov)
Early clementine variety, thin skin, sweet.
Clementina Fina
Great flavour, medium size, slightly more seeds
Clemenules (Nov — Feb)
Most popular clementine variety in Spain. Seedless, juicy, sweet and aromatic, easy to peel, great for export
Clemenvilla (Nov — Jan)
More orange-like flavour
Hernandina (Jan — Mar)
Late-ripening clementine. Slightly more acidic, but with a rich flavour
Orri (Feb — Apr)
Very sweet, seedless, excellent shelf life. Premium late mandarin-type.
Murcott (Feb — May)
Very sweet with high juice content, deep orange colour, medium to thin skin. Usually seedless or low-seeded and good shelf life.
Harvest season by Variety
Sizes and packaging
- Spain Export Clementine Calibres (EU standard).
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Packaging formats
- Usually 10 or 15 kg/box
| Size | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78-90 mm |
| 2 | 73-80 mm |
| 3 | 68-74 mm |
| 4 | 63-70 mm |
| 5 | 60-67 mm |
| 6 | 57-64 mm |
| 7 | 54-61 mm |
| 8 | 51-58 mm |
| 9 | 48-55 mm |