NAICS 111320 Quarterly Industry Report
Citrus (except Orange) Groves
Comprehensive industry research for valuation professionals, business owners, buyers, and lenders
NAICS Code: 111320Sector: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This Fair Market Value industry profile for Citrus Except Orange Groves (NAICS 111320) draws on data from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service[3], the U.S. Census Bureau[4], the Bureau of Labor Statistics[5], and the SBA Office of Size Standards[6]. All statistics reflect the most recently published government data at the time of writing. This report serves as a starting reference for business appraisers, M&A advisors, and lenders evaluating non-orange citrus grove operations under NAICS 111320.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the citrus (except orange) groves industry.
NAICS Sector
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Industry Definition & Overview
Citrus (except Orange) Groves (NAICS 111320) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in growing citrus fruits other than oranges, including grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines, mandarins, tangelos, and other citrus varieties. The U.S. Census Bureau[2] classifies this industry within the fruit and tree nut farming subsector, separating non-orange citrus from orange groves due to distinct market dynamics, consumer demand patterns, and geographic concentration [1]. California dominates lemon and mandarin production, with the San Joaquin Valley and coastal growing regions accounting for the vast majority of fresh-market non-orange citrus output. Florida and Texas contribute grapefruit production, though Florida's grapefruit acreage has declined sharply alongside the broader citrus greening impact on all citrus varieties in the state [2].
Approximately 55 companies are verified as active under this NAICS classification, though the actual number of grove operations is higher when accounting for farms classified under broader citrus or fruit farming codes [3]. U.S. import value for non-orange citrus exceeded $1.09 billion in recent trade data, reflecting strong demand for lemons, limes, and mandarins that domestic production alone cannot satisfy [4]. Revenue depends on fresh-market packinghouse returns that vary by fruit size, grade, and seasonal availability, with mandarin and specialty citrus varieties commanding premium pricing due to consumer preferences for easy-peel convenience fruit. The same citrus greening disease affecting orange groves also threatens non-orange citrus, particularly in Florida and Texas where the Asian citrus psyllid vector is established [5].
What's Included in This Industry
- Grapefruit grove operations
- Lemon farming and production
- Lime grove cultivation
- Tangerine and mandarin grove operations
- Tangelo production
- Specialty citrus variety farming including kumquats and pomelos
- Fresh market citrus packing and handling
- Organic non-orange citrus production
- Citrus greening disease management for non-orange groves
- Contract citrus production for juice and peel oil processors
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 11 |
| Subsector | Crop Production | 111 |
| Industry Group | Fruit and Tree Nut Farming | 1113 |
| NAICS Industry | Citrus (except Orange) Groves | 11132 |
| National Industry | Citrus (except Orange) Groves | 111320 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 111310 | Orange Groves | Orange groves share identical growing regions, citrus greening management challenges, and packinghouse infrastructure with non-orange citrus operations |
| 311411 | Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing | Frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing processes grapefruit juice and lemon juice concentrate sourced from citrus grove production |
| 424480 | Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers | Fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers handle the distribution of lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins from packinghouses to retail and food service buyers |
| 115114 | Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning) | Postharvest crop activities include washing, waxing, grading, and packing citrus fruit for fresh market distribution through commercial packinghouse operations |
| 115112 | Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating | Soil preparation services provide grove site preparation, fumigation, and irrigation system installation for new citrus plantings and grove rehabilitation |
| 311421 | Fruit and Vegetable Canning | Fruit and vegetable canning establishments produce shelf-stable grapefruit sections and lemon juice products for retail grocery distribution |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses fall under NAICS 111320?
NAICS 111320 covers establishments primarily engaged in growing citrus fruits other than oranges. This includes grapefruit, lemon, lime, tangerine, mandarin, tangelo, kumquat, and pomelo grove operators producing for fresh market sales, juice processing, and essential oil extraction [1].
What is the SBA size standard for Citrus Except Orange Groves?
A non-orange citrus grove operation qualifies as small under SBA guidelines if its average annual receipts do not exceed $3.75 million, measured over the preceding five completed fiscal years. This threshold reflects the premium revenue potential of lemon and mandarin production in California growing regions [6].
What are the most valuable non-orange citrus crops?
Mandarins and tangerines have become the fastest-growing citrus category by consumer demand, with easy-peel varieties commanding retail premiums that translate into strong packinghouse returns. Lemons maintain consistent year-round demand from both retail and food service channels. Grapefruit remains a staple citrus crop, though consumption has declined from historical levels due to medication interaction concerns and changing consumer taste preferences per USDA ERS[10] fruit outlook reports [3].
How does citrus greening affect non-orange citrus?
Citrus greening disease threatens all citrus varieties, not just oranges, causing fruit drop, reduced juice quality, and eventual tree death in affected groves. Florida grapefruit production has declined alongside oranges, and the disease has been detected in Texas citrus districts as well. California's dry climate has limited psyllid spread relative to southeastern states, but quarantine zones and monitoring programs remain active to protect the state's high-value lemon and mandarin groves per USDA NASS[3] citrus reports [5].
How is a non-orange citrus grove valued for sale?
Valuation follows the same framework as orange groves, combining asset-based and income-based methods. Land value, water rights, tree age and variety, plant density, and disease status drive the asset component. Lemon groves in California's Ventura and San Diego counties command premium per-acre values due to favorable microclimates and proximity to packinghouse infrastructure. Income capitalization uses stabilized net returns after harvest, packing, and disease management expenses, with mandarin groves receiving favorable treatment for their above-average revenue potential [7].
Which states lead non-orange citrus production?
California dominates lemon and mandarin production, with the San Joaquin Valley, Ventura County, and desert growing regions producing the majority of fresh-market non-orange citrus. Florida and Texas lead grapefruit production, though Florida acreage has contracted due to citrus greening losses. Arizona contributes lemon production from irrigated groves in the Yuma region per USDA NASS[3] citrus summary data [2].
How do imports affect domestic citrus pricing?
Non-orange citrus imports exceeded $1.09 billion in recent years, with Mexico, Chile, and Peru supplying lemons and limes during seasons when U.S. production is limited. Year-round import availability places competitive pressure on domestic growers, particularly during shoulder seasons when California lemon supplies overlap with Southern Hemisphere shipments. Mandarin imports from Peru, Chile, and South Africa have expanded rapidly, competing directly with California-grown varieties during winter months as tracked by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service[11] [4].
What trends are shaping the non-orange citrus industry?
Mandarin planting continues to expand in California as growers respond to sustained consumer demand for easy-peel citrus varieties. Protected citrus cultivation under screen structures is gaining traction in Florida as a defense against psyllid-transmitted greening disease. Meyer lemon and specialty citrus varieties are creating premium niche markets with direct-to-consumer and specialty retail channels. Water allocation constraints in California's San Joaquin Valley are influencing new grove establishment decisions as documented by the USDA Economic Research Service[10] [2].
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [3]USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service nass.usda.gov
- [4]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [5]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [6]SBA Office of Size Standards sba.gov
- [7]SBA sba.gov
- [8]USDA Risk Management Agency rma.usda.gov
- [9]504/CDC loans sba.gov
- [10]USDA ERS ers.usda.gov
- [11]USDA Foreign Agricultural Service fas.usda.gov
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