South African pecans strain ahead

Published 2024년 7월 15일

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The pecan industry in South Africa is rapidly growing, positioning the country as the third largest global producer after the USA and Mexico. In the 2022/23 season, South Africa contributed about 10% of the world's pecan supply, with most exports going to China. The Vaalharts region is a key production area, accounting for 57% of the national output. The Wichita cultivar is particularly popular in China, where the nuts are processed for the consumer market. The industry is expanding with mature trees covering approximately 40,000 hectares. However, there is a need to diversify markets to reduce risks.

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The pecan industry in South Africa is growing by leaps and bounds. South Africa is currently the third largest producer in the world with the United States (USA) and Mexico the largest producers in the international pecan industry. South African quality pecans are in high demand on the international market. During the 2022/23 season, around 155,000t of pecans were produced (based on the kernels - in other words, the part of the nut that can be used primarily, which is around 50% to 60% of the total nut). About 88% of that production came from the USA and Mexico, while South Africa's contribution was about 10%. The remaining 2% was produced by China and Brazil. Consumption is increasing According to international figures, the consumption of pecans is increasing. In 2021, consumption was around 76,000t in the USA, 22,000t in China, 13,000t in Mexico and 20,000t in Europe. Valdor Dudley, general manager: GWK Pecans, says China is one of the most promising markets for pecans. It is ...

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