Citrus: Moroccan export forecast revised downwards

The Moroccan citrus export forecast has been revised down by the USDA due to strong local demand and competition from other countries in the Mediterranean region. Year-on-year estimates from the citrus industry suggest that fresh orange and fresh lemon / lime exports are slightly lower in 2020/21, according to a USDA GAIN report. Moroccan citrus exports were expected to experience exponential growth in the 2020/21 marketing year, according to a report published in December. At the time, the analysis said that exports of soft fruits, oranges and lemons / limes were expected to increase. However, the most notable changes were expected to be seen in the export of oranges and soft fruits. Moroccan citrus production this season, which is not over yet, has benefited from better weather and consistent rainfall, according to the latest USDA report. However, estimates for oranges, lemons, mandarins and orange juice remain unchanged, based on new official ...