Frost Damage on Citrus in Cukurova, Türkiye

The frost damage that occurred in Çukurova in March 2022, the center of citrus fruit production in Türkiye, greatly affected the citrus production in the region. Production in Adana of oranges is expected to decrease by 70%, mandarins by 70%, grapefruit by 50%, and lemons by 70%. of the product. In Mersin, only mandarins and late lemons were not as affected. Exporters state that the low supply will forecast price increases.