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    The South African citrus export season is about to start, and the latest production forecast is released

    • Last Update: 2022-05-11
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    Recently, the South African Citrus Growers Association (CGA) said that the South African citrus export season will start later this month
    .
    From the current statistics, most citrus varieties in South Africa have maintained steady growth this season, and exports of lemons , navel oranges , Valencia oranges and grapefruit are expected to increase by 4% .

     
    According to forecasts, the export volume of South African lemons this season is 32.
    3 million boxes (15 kg / box), an increase of 1.
    3 million boxes compared to the previous season
    .
    Young trees are starting to bear fruit in the Senwes region of the Western Cape and Limpopo, boosting yields
    .
    However, the cooler summer temperatures may result in smaller fruit in some regions, affecting the total amount of final packaging and shipping
    .
     
    Exports of navel oranges are forecast at 28.
    7 million cases, up 1.
    5 million cases from last year
    .
    While hail in areas such as the Midlands in the Eastern Cape reduced yields, abundant precipitation in places such as the Sundays River Valley boosted exports of navel oranges by 9%
    .
     
      Valencia orange exports are forecast at 58.
    2 million cases (15kg/case), up 3.
    2 million cases from the previous season's 55 million cases
    .
    However, depending on market conditions at the end of the season, final shipments may be reduced, especially as the narrowing market window will make it difficult to export at the end of the season
    .
     
      Grapefruit exports are expected to reach 14.
    8 million boxes (14kg/box), but some external factors may affect the final figures
    .
    As Russia is one of the main export destinations for South African grapefruit, coupled with rising fuel and transportation costs, PP grade and Category 2 grapefruit for export processing will not be exported, all of which will lead to lower final export figures
    .
     
      The export forecast for South African soft citrus has not yet been released, the CGA said it will be released on April 14
    .
    Exports of soft citrus from South Africa have increased 3.
    5 times over the past 10 years, reaching a new record of 30.
    9 million boxes (15kg/box), or about 463,500 tons, last season
    .
     
      The CGA said the South African citrus industry supported 120,000 jobs and brought in more than R30 billion in revenue last year
    .
    At the same time, the industry faces a number of challenges, including soaring cost prices for fuel, fertiliser and freight, numerous formalities for products to enter overseas markets, and ongoing operational challenges at South African ports, all of which are affecting the profitability of South African citrus growers and sustainability threats
    .
    Citrus exports lemon navel orange grapes
     
      According to forecasts, the export volume of South African lemons this season is 32.
    3 million boxes (15 kg / box), an increase of 1.
    3 million boxes compared to the previous season
    .
    Young trees are starting to bear fruit in the Senwes region of the Western Cape and Limpopo, boosting yields
    .
    However, the cooler summer temperatures may result in smaller fruit in some regions, affecting the total amount of final packaging and shipping
    .
     
      Exports of navel oranges are forecast at 28.
    7 million cases, up 1.
    5 million cases from last year
    .
    While hail in areas such as the Midlands in the Eastern Cape reduced yields, abundant precipitation in places such as the Sundays River Valley boosted exports of navel oranges by 9%
    .
     
      Valencia orange exports are forecast at 58.
    2 million cases (15kg/case), up 3.
    2 million cases from the previous season's 55 million cases
    .
    However, depending on market conditions at the end of the season, final shipments may be reduced, especially as the narrowing market window will make it difficult to export at the end of the season
    .
     
      Grapefruit exports are expected to reach 14.
    8 million boxes (14kg/box), but some external factors may affect the final figures
    .
    As Russia is one of the main export destinations for South African grapefruit, coupled with rising fuel and transportation costs, PP grade and Category 2 grapefruit for export processing will not be exported, all of which will lead to lower final export figures
    .
     
      The export forecast for South African soft citrus has not yet been released, the CGA said it will be released on April 14
    .
    Exports of soft citrus from South Africa have increased 3.
    5 times over the past 10 years, reaching a new record of 30.
    9 million boxes (15kg/box), or about 463,500 tons, last season
    .
     
      The CGA said the South African citrus industry supported 120,000 jobs and brought in more than R30 billion in revenue last year
    .
    At the same time, the industry faces a number of challenges, including soaring cost prices for fuel, fertiliser and freight, numerous formalities for products to enter overseas markets, and ongoing operational challenges at South African ports, all of which are affecting the profitability of South African citrus growers and sustainability threats
    .
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