South African citrus exports to China decrease, but high-quality navel oranges continue to sell well

Published 2023년 8월 21일

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South Africa's citrus exports to China have decreased significantly, while demand from the European market has increased. The export volume of South African citrus to Europe has risen, causing prices to go up. However, the price and shipment of South African grapefruit in the Chinese market are unsatisfactory, and the market prefers high-quality navel oranges. Additionally, recent bad weather in northern China has affected consumption, but the consumption of imported citrus overall is increasing, with supermarkets and consumers willing to pay higher prices for quality products.
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According to South African media reports, South Africa's citrus exports to China have decreased significantly this season, and the demand from the European market has made up for the gap. the Shanghai Jingwei Fresh is a South African citrus importer. Neil Wan, the person in charge of the company, said that the export volume of South African citrus to Europe has increased significantly, and the price has also risen. However, the price and shipment of South African grapefruit in the Chinese market are very unsatisfactory. The market is more willing to pay high prices for high-quality navel oranges, such as Witkrans and Cambria. The price of Valencia oranges is stable at 140-180 yuan per box, depending on the variety and appearance. The start of the season was not ideal, with sales to China up 30% year-on-year, but prices fell. the As early as the beginning of the production season, the South African Citrus Growers Association (CGA) predicted that the export volume of citrus this ...
Source: Foodmate

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