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    Chilean citrus production forecast, exports to fall

    • Last Update: 2022-05-18
    • Source: Internet
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    Recently, Juan Enrique Ortúzar, chairman of the Chilean Citrus Committee of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) , said that due to factors such as logistics, drought and epidemics , Chilean citrus exports are facing huge challenges this season .

     
    Ortúzar said, "This is a challenging season, with logistics costs almost doubling
    .
    In the context of the epidemic, the Chinese market still has many restrictions
    .
    Although other countries have relaxed their requirements, we are still facing the consequences of the epidemic.

    At the same time, Chile is also facing a drought that has lasted for more than a decade
    .
    "
     
    Chilean Clementines are available from May to August each year, and oranges are available from August to November
    .
    According to reports, the most affected by the drought is the Clementines, with an estimated export volume of 45,000 tons, 35% less than in 2021
    .
    Clementines are mainly grown in the Coquimbo region, one of the regions most affected by drought
    .
    Orange production will reach 120,000 tons, 5% less than the previous season
    .
     
      Chilean lemons can be available from May until November
    .
    Accurate production estimates have not yet been released, and total production is expected to be around 90,000 tons, down 11% from the previous season
    .
    Although the lemon growing areas are not affected by the drought, exports will be reduced due to cost and logistical impacts
    .
    Exports of navel oranges are forecast at 90,000 tonnes, down 13% from the previous season
    .
     
      In 2020, Chile exported a total of 366,378 tons of various types of citrus, of which 50% were clementines and mandarins, 26% were lemons, and 24% were navel oranges
    .
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      Ortúzar said, "This is a challenging season, with logistics costs almost doubling
    .
    In the context of the epidemic, the Chinese market still has many restrictions
    .
    Although other countries have relaxed their requirements, we are still facing the consequences of the epidemic.

    At the same time, Chile is also facing a drought that has lasted for more than a decade
    .
    "
     
      Chilean Clementines are available from May to August each year, and oranges are available from August to November
    .
    According to reports, the most affected by the drought is the Clementines, with an estimated export volume of 45,000 tons, 35% less than in 2021
    .
    Clementines are mainly grown in the Coquimbo region, one of the regions most affected by drought
    .
    Orange production will reach 120,000 tons, 5% less than the previous season
    .
     
      Chilean lemons can be available from May until November
    .
    Accurate production estimates have not yet been released, and total production is expected to be around 90,000 tons, down 11% from the previous season
    .
    Although the lemon growing areas are not affected by the drought, exports will be reduced due to cost and logistical impacts
    .
    Exports of navel oranges are forecast at 90,000 tonnes, down 13% from the previous season
    .
     
      In 2020, Chile exported a total of 366,378 tons of various types of citrus, of which 50% were clementines and mandarins, 26% were lemons, and 24% were navel oranges
    .
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