Global tangerine production and consumption in 2020/21 continues the upward trend

Published 2021년 8월 15일

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China, Europe, Turkey, Morocco, and North America are expected to see record highs in citrus production, consumption, and exports due to favorable weather conditions and expanding crop areas. Specifically, China's Satsuma tangerine production is expected to increase by 1.0 million tons to a record 23 million tons, with the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam as the top export markets. In the European Union, production is projected to rise by 597,000 tons to 3.4 million tons, with Morocco and South Africa being the main suppliers. Turkey's production is estimated to increase by 14% to 1.6 million tons, with Russia as the primary market. Morocco's production is anticipated to grow by nearly a third to 1.2 million tons. In the US, production is expected to increase by 6% to 909,000 tons, and demand for tangerines has increased. However, shipping tangerines from California is becoming more difficult due to increased shipping costs. Australia's tangerine crop is also expected to see an increase in production, despite challenges such as labor shortages and cold weather.

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China's production is expected to increase by 1.0 million tons to a record 23 million tons due to favorable weather and rapidly expanding crop area available for new varieties that are easier to peel. Consumption and exports are also estimated to hit record highs thanks to an increase in supply. Top export markets are expected to include the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Since mid-June, while other citrus varieties are still in the fruit development stage, Satsuma tangerines from Chongzuo, Guangxi have begun to be harvested and put on the market, marking the beginning of the tangerine trading season. However, by the end of June, there was still only a small amount of supply to the market, while the early oranges of Hunan, Yunnan and other producing regions were only available in mid-July. This year's harvest season was earlier than last year. almost a week ago because traders wanted to take advantage of the Dragon Boat Festival. This year, early tangerines, 55mm sizes, ...

Source: Vinanet