Ruili Lemons

Ruili Lemons

Ruili Lemons are a protected geographical indication product.

　　　Ruili City is situated in the southwest of Yunnan Province and is under the jurisdiction of the Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture. It is 890 kilometers away from the provincial capital Kunming by land, marking the endpoint of National Highway 320 that starts from Shanghai. It is also the intersection of the Kunming–Ruili Highway and the Stilwell Road. Ruili enjoys a subtropical monsoon humid climate, with an average annual temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius, and a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius. Winters are not severe, and summers are not scorching. The area has abundant sunshine, plentiful rainfall, flowers blooming all year round, and fruits produced throughout the seasons, making it an ideal place for growing lemons.

　Since the development of lemon cultivation in Ruili began in 1998, 37,000 mu of lemon orchards have been planted. It is projected that by 2008, the lemon yield will exceed 10,000 tons, with 70% of the fruit being bagged. The main variety is Eureka. Lemons in Ruili can flower and bear fruit all year round, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh produce. The lemons produced here are large in size, with small oil glands, juicy, and highly resistant to storage and transport. They are rich in citric acid, aromatic oils, vitamin C, and fruit acids. Moreover, the relatively high winter temperatures in Ruili create a “natural greenhouse,” offering favorable conditions for off-season lemon production. Under the guidance of the provincial government’s policy to build a “strong province with a green economy,” and in response to the local demand for cultivating new economic growth points, the Dehong Prefecture and Ruili municipal governments have prioritized the lemon industry as a key project in the 11th Five-Year Plan. A development strategy has been established that emphasizes market orientation and economic development, fostering an industrial chain led by market demand, supported by leading enterprises, anchored by production bases, and connected to farmers. This approach promotes standardized production, corporate management, scaled operations, gradual alignment with both domestic and international markets, and the transition toward producing pollution-free, green-certified lemons.

　　Currently, Ruili has a substantial supply of premium bagged fresh lemons available on the market, with prices adjusted according to market trends. We warmly welcome domestic and international enthusiasts and stakeholders who are passionate about lemons to invest in and develop lemon cultivation and processing industries in Ruili. Local governments will offer preferential support policies.