Global citrus production will exceed 100 million tons, and domestic orange production may hit a new record of 7.6 million tons

The "Global Citrus Market and Trade Situation" recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that most of the major citrus producing countries have good weather conditions, and the global production of various citrus varieties is expected to increase in the 2023/24 season, with a total expected to reach 103.7 million tons. , China's orange output may hit a new record of 7.6 million tons. The increase in supply will promote the growth of consumption and exports. Egypt's orange exports are expected to reach a record of 2 million tons, and South Africa's orange and lemon exports will continue to hit a record high. Global orange production is expected to rise slightly to 48.8 million tons in the 2023/24 season due to increased production in Argentina, the United States and Turkey, which offset reduced production in Brazil and the European Union. The main producer in the northern hemisphere, China, is expected to increase slightly to a record 7.6 million tonnes of ...