The United States fulfills its substantial domestic demand for fresh lemons through a combination of robust domestic production and strategic international imports. Domestically, the vast majority of commercial American lemons are grown in California and Arizona, which feature ideal Mediterranean climates. To supplement domestic supplies—especially during seasonal transitions—the U.S. imports hundreds of thousands of metric tons of fresh lemons annually from key foreign trading partners, with Mexico serving as the primary supplier alongside growing contributions from South American nations like Argentina, Chile, and various emerging international exporters.