Ultra International B.V.
Product: Lemon Oil
Lemon trees in a citrus grove in Sicily
Lemons collected after harvesting
Lemons arriving in bulk for processing
Lemon Oil Italy Citrus limon (L.) Burm. F.
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Description
Lemon oil from all corners of the world is one of Ultra’s core products.
Lemon has a place in so many culinary uses from soft drinks and cocktails to marmalade. However, it can also be used and found in household cleaning products since it can disinfect, deodorise, remove grease and dissolve wax and grime to name but a few uses.
Lemon is also used in aromatherapy to enhance moods and can be used for its anti-bacterial properties in other medicinal applications. In fragrances it gives a fresh uplifting and zesty note to any perfume, as it is highly volatile.
Interestingly the three top producers of fresh lemons in the world are not the countries we would associate with oil production; the top 3 being China, India and Mexico, which account for over 40% of the world production.
Today we associate lemon oil production with Italy and Spain (Europe), Argentina and USA (Americas) and even South Africa who are themselves small producers on the global scale.
Italy is Europe's third largest producer of lemons, behind Turkey and Spain. Their winter season runs from November until January and their summer season from April until July. Sicily produces 86% of Italian lemons. Femminello Commune (53%), Monachello (10.2%), and Zagara Bianca (23.5%) are the main lemon varieties grown in Italy.
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Citrus limon (L.) Burm. F.
- Origin: Italy
- Crop Season: November - January, April - July
- Plant/part used: Peel
- Method of extraction: Expressed / Distilled
- TSCA CAS: 8008-56-8
- EINECS CAS: 84929-31-7
- EINECS: 284-515-8
- INCI Name: Citrus medica limonum (Lemon) peel oil
- Appearance: Pale yellow to dark yellow mobile liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Fresh lemon peel sweet citrus aldehydic
- Density: 0.845 - 0.860
- Refractive index: 1.468 -1.480
- Optical rotation: +57º to +65.6º
- Chemical constituents: Limonene, Terpinene, Pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, Citral, Linalool.
- Fragrance usage: max. 10%
- Flavour usage: max. 1%
- IFRA: Restricted by IFRA
- Allergens: Contain fragrance allergens
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Latest Market Information April 15, 2025
Italy is one of the largest producers of lemon oil globally. Sicily and Calabria, with their sunny coastal areas, are the major producers of lemon in Italy. Lemon trees thrive in warm, Mediterranean climates with ample sunshine and well-drained, fertile soils. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral pH. Protection from frost is crucial for their growth. Italian lemon oil is prized for its bright, citrusy aroma, and is obtained by cold pressing of lemon peel. It is widely used in food and beverages. Lemon oil is also incorporated in skincare and fragrance products. Italian lemon oil is preferred for high-end products due to its superior aldehyde and limonene concentration. Inconsistent rainfall and warm temperatures have impacted the yield in the first half of 2025. The volumes produced are lower than early 2024. There is a slight increase in price in comparison to same time last year.
Market prices : USD 20.00 /kilo -
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