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

Published 2024년 4월 24일

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The World Citrus Organization (WCO) forecasts a slight decrease of 0.77% in citrus production in the southern hemisphere for the next season, totaling 24,338,123 tons. Despite the adverse weather conditions, exports are projected to surge by 7.45% to 4,156,879 tons. Oranges are expected to see a significant decrease, while mandarins and clementines are estimated to increase dramatically. Lemon production is also on the rise, but grapefruit production is predicted to decline. The WCO has seen its first leadership change since doubling its membership and establishing itself as a key forum for the citrus industry.

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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: Portaldelcampo