• As the end of November approaches, there are not many choices for buyers looking for lychees in the US. That will change shortly as the southern hemisphere season begins. One US importer of specialty fruits is about to begin their third South African lychee season.

  • Whenever there is a bumper harvest for lychees, farmers seldom reap the benefits. A surplus of the fruit leads to low market prices, reducing the profits for growers. Conversely, during a lean year, the limited supply causes prices to spike, hurting consumers. The fundamental reason for these extreme price fluctuations is the difficulty of preserving lychees after picking.

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