Founded in Shanghai, Shanghai Citrus Import Corporation Ltd. (also known as Shanghai Jiucheng Industrial Co., Ltd.) is a leading importer and distributor specializing in a wide array of citrus-derived products including essential oils, terpenes, and juice concentrates. The company has carved out a niche within the flavor, fragrance, food, beverage, and cosmetic ingredient sectors, offering high-quality citrus-based raw materials to both domestic and international markets.
Core Business
Shanghai Citrus Import Corporation's core business lies in the importation, processing, and distribution of citrus essential oils and derivatives. These include both cold-pressed essential oils and specialty folded oils, along with fruit juice concentrates and terpene derivatives widely used in the formulation of beverages, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and food flavors.
Product & Service Offerings
The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of citrus-derived products across several categories:
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Essential Oils – Single Fold
- Cold Pressed (C.P.) Orange Oil
- Bitter Orange Oil
- Blood Orange Oil
- Lemon Oil
- Lime Oil
- Bergamot Oil
- Mandarin Oil
- Grapefruit Oil
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Essential Oils – Folded
- Lemon Oil Folded
- Lime Oil Folded
- Bergamot Oil Folded
- Mandarin Oil Folded
- Tangerine Oil Folded
- Grapefruit Oil Folded
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Terpenes
- D-limonene
- Citrus Terpenes
- Lemon Terpenes
- Lime Terpenes
- Mandarin Terpenes
- Grapefruit Terpenes
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Juices (Concentrated)
- Orange Juice
- Lemon Juice
- Grapefruit Juice
- Mango Juice
- Cherry Juice
- Grape Juice
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Other Specialties
- Orange Water Phase
- Orange Oil Phase
- Juice Carbonyls
- Valencene ex Orange
- Orange Carbonyls
These offerings serve as critical inputs for multinational food and beverage companies, cosmetic formulators, and flavor & fragrance houses across Asia and beyond.
Specialisation and Core USP
The company’s unique selling propositions include:
- Strong partnerships with citrus processors globally, especially from Brazil, Italy, Mexico, and the United States, enabling a stable and diversified supply chain.
- Ability to provide folded citrus oils, which are highly valued in perfumery and flavoring for their intensified aromatic profiles.
- Expertise in valencene and citrus carbonyl extractions, offering enhanced aroma impact for food and beverage applications.
- Custom blending and formulation services tailored to meet unique customer specifications.
Financials
Although the company does not disclose detailed financials publicly, market reports and trade data indicate that Shanghai Citrus Import Corporation handles millions of dollars in annual citrus oil imports, with a specialized focus on high-purity, food-grade citrus extracts.
Based on import statistics from China Customs and industry estimates, the company is among the top-tier importers of orange oil and D-limonene in China, contributing significantly to the nation’s flavor and fragrance industry supply chain.
Shipment Data
Shanghai Citrus Import Corporation is recorded as a frequent importer in databases like ImportYeti and Panjiva:
- Estimated over 700 shipments of citrus products since 2020.
- Top sourcing countries: Brazil (orange oil), Italy (bergamot, lemon), Mexico (lime oil).
- Notable product: Cold-pressed orange oil, with shipment sizes ranging from 1 MT to 20 MT.
- Key shipping ports: Port of Shanghai, Ningbo, and Tianjin.
These shipment patterns reflect the company’s ability to ensure continuity and scale in supply even under variable market conditions.
Target Market
Shanghai Citrus Import Corporation Ltd. serves multiple industry segments:
- Flavor and fragrance manufacturers
- Food and beverage processors
- Personal care and cosmetic brands
- Nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical companies
- Ingredient distributors across East Asia and Southeast Asia
Its client base includes both SMEs and multinational companies seeking reliable, high-quality citrus ingredients for use in branded consumer goods.
Capabilities
- Sourcing relationships with major global citrus processors
- Cold-chain logistics and warehousing in Shanghai
- Citrus oil testing and quality control lab
- Product customization and blending services
- Regulatory documentation support (MSDS, CoA, IFRA, etc.)
Certifications & Compliance
The company provides comprehensive documentation to ensure regulatory compliance for food-grade and cosmetic-grade materials:
- Kosher and Halal certification for selected products
- IFRA compliance certificates for fragrance use
- REACH and GHS documentation for exports to the EU
- Full traceability and batch documentation for each import
Its internal quality management practices are consistent with international standards expected by global customers in regulated sectors.
Major Achievements
- Among China’s top importers of citrus essential oils based on customs data
- Successfully expanded citrus oil imports from three continents, enhancing sourcing resilience
- Developed proprietary blends of folded oils for niche fragrance applications
- Recognized at national food and flavor ingredient exhibitions, such as FIC (Food Ingredients China)
Customer Testimonials
Direct testimonials are not publicly available online; however, business clients and trade partners have noted:
“Shanghai Citrus Import offers exceptional consistency in product quality. Their folded oils are particularly valuable to our beverage applications.” – Purchasing Manager, Flavor House in East China
“Reliable documentation and batch traceability. Their citrus oils meet our high internal quality benchmarks.” – Regulatory Director, International FMCG Company
