Oranges imports from third countries decline in the EU

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFA) in Spain has reported a 4.5% decrease in the EU's imports of oranges from third countries for the 2023/24 marketing year ending July 2024, compared to the previous year. Despite this, imports are still 12% higher than the average. Egypt remains the leading supplier, increasing its market share by 19 percentage points, while South Africa's share has decreased by 9.5 percentage points. Other southern hemisphere countries such as Zimbabwe, Argentina, and Morocco have also seen a decline in their exports to the EU. The Netherlands is the leading buyer of Egyptian oranges, accounting for almost 45% of imports.