Another record year for South Africa’s citrus exports
South Africa’s 2021 citrus exports are expected to set another record, driven largely by late mandarins.
Tue 30/03/2021 by Richard Wilksinson
Photo: Eurofresh Distribution
Photo: Eurofresh Distribution
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The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) estimates 158.7 million cartons will be shipped in 2021, compared to 146 million in 2020 and 130 million in 2019, meaning a 22% export growth in just two years.
Eswatini and Zimbabwe combined have also increased their export figures from 3.9 million cartons in 2020, to an estimated 4.4 million cartons in 2021 – an increase of 13%. Navel oranges and lemons have shown a small increase since last year, while Valencia oranges (+5%) and grapefruit (+16%) have shown a stronger increase.
