Global pomelo production in 2020/21 is estimated to decrease by nearly 1% to 6.7 million tons

In China, production is forecast to increase slightly to a record 5 million tons due to favorable weather and expansion of acreage. Consumption is forecast at a record high and exports are expected to rise on the back of increased production. In the US, production is expected to increase 6% to 512,000 tons due to favorable weather in California and Texas. Pomelo consumption and processing are expected to both increase due to increased supply, while exports remain unchanged. In South Africa, production is forecast to increase slightly to 360,000 tonnes due to favorable weather. Consumption and exports are also forecast to increase with increased supply. In Mexico, production is forecast to increase by 8% to 495,000 tons due to favorable weather and increased harvest area. Consumption is expected to increase with increased production but exports are forecast to decline. In Turkey, production is forecast to increase by 7% to a record 290,000 tons due to favorable ...