Citrus fruits in Georgia increased in price by almost a third in September

Published 2024년 11월 11일

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September saw a significant increase in the prices of citrus fruits in Georgia, with lemon experiencing the highest increase of 30.82%, followed by oranges and tangerines at 27.58% and 26.18% respectively, compared to the same period last year. The country also imported a substantial amount of these fruits, with lemons, oranges, and tangerines imported totaling 15,715 tons worth $9.98 million from January to September. The import price per kilogram ranged from 59 cents for oranges to 65 cents for tangerines, and the retail price in Georgian supermarkets varied from 1.53 lari for tangerines to 2.90 lari for lemons.

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In Georgia, citrus prices increased in September compared to the same period last year, EastFruit reports. According to the National Statistics Service, the price of lemon increased the most during the reporting period – by 30.82%. In addition to lemon, oranges increased in price by 27.58% in September, and tangerines by 26.18%. This year, Georgia imported 2,844 tons of lemons worth $2.09 million. The import of 1 kg cost the country an average of 74 cents excluding taxes. Read also: Georgia increases both import and export of tangerines As for oranges, in January-September, Georgia purchased 8,164 tons of citrus fruits for $4.79 million. The average import price of 1 kg of oranges excluding taxes was 59 cents. In addition, 4,707 tons of tangerines worth $3.06 million were imported into the country in the first 9 months of this year. In this case, imports (excluding taxes) ...

Source: Eastfruit