Citrus exports from the southern hemisphere will increase by 7.45% and production will fall by 0.77%

Published 2024년 4월 22일

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The World Citrus Organization (WCO) presented a preliminary forecast for the upcoming citrus season in the southern hemisphere during its Annual General Assembly on April 18, revealing a slight decrease in overall citrus production by 0.77% to 24,338,123 tons. Despite this, exports are expected to rise by 7.45% to 4,156,879 tons. The forecast showed varied production changes among citrus fruits, including a decrease in orange production, increases in mandarins, clementines, and lemons, a decrease in grapefruit, and a significant rise in lime production. The season faces challenges like drought, but recent weather improvements offer some mitigation. Additionally, the WCO announced a leadership change with Sergio del Castillo and Badr Bennis becoming the new co-presidents for the southern and northern hemispheres, respectively, while also highlighting the organization's achievements in membership expansion, data exchange, and global citrus sector promotion.

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During the Annual General Assembly (AGM) of the World Citrus Organization (WCO), held on April 18, the preliminary forecast for the next citrus season in the southern hemisphere was presented to representatives of the citrus sector from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia , Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay. Citrus production is expected to decrease by 0.77% compared to the previous year, with an estimated production of 24,338,123 tons. However, exports are expected to continue increasing, with an estimated growth of 7.45% compared to 2023, reaching 4,156,879 tons. Specifically, the production of oranges is expected to decrease by 5.66% compared to 2023, with a total of 15,478,167 t, and the production of mandarins and clementines is expected to increase significantly (+11.58%, 3,325 .829 t in total). Regarding the production of lemons, an increase of 5.69% is estimated (3,244,857 total tons), while the production of grapefruits is expected to decrease by 3.89% (to 532,539 ...

Source: Comitedecitricos