How is the export trend?

According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture global orange production has been relatively flat over the last six years. The three-year average for 2016-2018 is the same as the three-year average for 2019-2021 holding at 49.7 million metric tons (MMT). Supply volume has oscillated between 46 and 54 MMT over the time period. Production in the United States has been declining due to disease while China and Egypt have seen small increases. Other major regions Brazil, Mexico, EU, and South Africa have been relatively flat. Mexico and Brazil had a significant decrease last season due to weather. The following countries have seen increased exports based on the latest three-year averages: South Africa, Australia, Argentina, and Morocco.

Global Mandarin production has trended up over the last six years. The three-year average for 2016-2018 was 29.8 MMT while the average for 2019-2021 is projected at 32.3 MMT. Production for 2020-2021 is projected at 33 MMT with increases in all major regions. The following countries have seen increased exports based on the latest three-year averages: Turkey, China, South Africa, and Australia.

Global lemon and lime production has trended up over the last six years. The three-year average for 2016-2018 was 7.6 MMT while the 2019-2021 average is projected at 8.5 MMT. Increased production has been seen in all major regions except for Argentina which has projected a significant drop this season due to weather. The following countries have seen increased exports based on the latest three-year averages: Mexico, South Africa, EU, and Morocco.

Source: Foreign Agricultural Service/USDA