Status quo and trending of Chinese citrus industry

Published 2022년 1월 11일

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China is a major producer of citrus fruits, with a rich biodiversity and a cultivation history spanning 4,000 years. The country has seen an increase in citrus production and planting area, driven by advanced technology and rising demand. Despite exporting more citrus than importing from 2014 to 2019, China's citrus market experienced a surge in demand, leading to increased imports. In 2020, due to COVID-19, there was a decrease in import and export volumes. South Africa, Australia, and Egypt were the largest suppliers of citrus to China in 2021. The Chinese citrus industry is focusing on specialized cultivation, breeding system improvements, and targeting the international market to mature and develop further.

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Original content

As one of the prime countries of origin of citrus, China has plentiful and excellent citrus varieties, with a cultivation history extending back 4,000 years. After a long period of cultivation and continued improvement, citrus has become a precious fruit for human beings. 1. Increased yield and optimized processing According to statistics, 35% of the world’s total citrus production is used for processing. Compared to developed countries, China’s advanced processing of citrus is not very developed, and there is a big gap. While technology is advancing, citrus production is growing. Hence, China’s citrus processing industry will continue to grow. Citrus comprises sweet orange, grapefruit, tangerine and lemon, with high nutritional value and special health function, being a popular fruit on the domestic and foreign fruit market. Besides its edible property, one can process citrus into various products, where rough processing generates tangerine peel, while advanced processing ...

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