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    South Africa’s soft citrus export season is over, 460,000 tons hit a record high

    • Last Update: 2022-01-07
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Recently, the South African Citrus Growers Association (CGA) released a review of the 2021 soft citrus production season
    .
    As the export of soft citrus from South Africa came to an end this season , the export volume reached 30.
    9 million boxes (15kg/box), or about 463,500 tons, setting a new historical record
    .
     
    Statistics show that since 2011, the export volume of South African soft citrus has continued to grow steadily
    .
    From 6.
    9 million boxes in 2011 to 30.
    9 million boxes now, it has increased by about 3.
    5 times in 10 years
    .
     
    In terms of varieties, the export volume of tangerine Nadorcott/Tango is the largest, and the growth rate is also the fastest.
    The export volume this season reached 15.
    3 million boxes, about 229,500 tons
    .
    Followed by Clementine (4.
    6 million boxes, approximately 69,000 tons) and Nova (4.
    1 million boxes, approximately 61,500 tons); Orri, Leanri, and Satsumas have the same export volume, totaling 160 -About 1.
    7 million boxes
    .
    According to the association's forecast, with the start of production of the new orchard, the production of citrus such as Crimandene will increase substantially in the next few years
    .
     
      From a market perspective, the EU is still the largest market for soft citrus in South Africa, with imports reaching 114,000 tons in the 2021 season
    .
    The second largest market is the United Kingdom, with an import volume of 84,000 tons
    .
    The Middle East (65 thousand tons), North America (53,000 tons) and Southeast Asia (42 thousand tons) followed closely behind
    .
     
      The South African Citrus Growers Association stated that although the 2021 soft citrus production and export volume hit a record high, this year is a very challenging season
    .
    The logistics cost of citrus has increased significantly this season, and the prices are generally low, which ultimately affects the total income of growers
    .
    At the same time, South African soft citrus is also facing competition from other producing areas in the southern hemisphere.
    The increase in supply from these producing areas has had an impact on South Africa’s exports
    .
    Citrus export
     
      Statistics show that since 2011, the export volume of South African soft citrus has continued to grow steadily
    .
    From 6.
    9 million boxes in 2011 to 30.
    9 million boxes now, it has increased by about 3.
    5 times in 10 years
    .
     
      In terms of varieties, the export volume of tangerine Nadorcott/Tango is the largest, and the growth rate is also the fastest.
    The export volume this season reached 15.
    3 million boxes, about 229,500 tons
    .
    Followed by Clementine (4.
    6 million boxes, approximately 69,000 tons) and Nova (4.
    1 million boxes, approximately 61,500 tons); Orri, Leanri, and Satsumas have the same export volume, totaling 160 -About 1.
    7 million boxes
    .
    According to the association's forecast, with the start of production of the new orchard, the production of citrus such as Crimandene will increase substantially in the next few years
    .
     
      From a market perspective, the EU is still the largest market for soft citrus in South Africa, with imports reaching 114,000 tons in the 2021 season
    .
    The second largest market is the United Kingdom, with an import volume of 84,000 tons
    .
    The Middle East (65 thousand tons), North America (53,000 tons) and Southeast Asia (42 thousand tons) followed closely behind
    .
     
      The South African Citrus Growers Association stated that although the 2021 soft citrus production and export volume hit a record high, this year is a very challenging season
    .
    The logistics cost of citrus has increased significantly this season, and the prices are generally low, which ultimately affects the total income of growers
    .
    At the same time, South African soft citrus is also facing competition from other producing areas in the southern hemisphere.
    The increase in supply from these producing areas has had an impact on South Africa’s exports
    .
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