Global citrus production is 158.5 million tons, with China topping the list

Published 2022년 12월 2일

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The World Citrus Organization's comprehensive report on the global citrus industry for the summer 2021 to winter 2021/22 season reveals global production reaching 158.5 million tons, led by China with 28% share. The Mediterranean region dominates citrus exports, while Europe consumes the most. China ranks fifth in exports but first in orange production and imports, especially from the Mediterranean. Orange imports in most markets saw a slight decrease, but increases in other regions. Lemon and grapefruit exports are mainly from Mediterranean countries, with increased imports in Asia, especially China. Lime production and exports are highly localized in North and South America, with Mexico and Brazil as the main producers.

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The World Citrus Organization released a comprehensive report last month covering the global citrus industry data for the period from summer 2021 to winter 2021/22. The report provides extensive statistics on various sectors of the global citrus industry, including Citrus production, export, import and consumption, with specific statistics for the most common varieties. According to the data of the World Citrus Organization, in the 2021/2021/22 winter citrus production season, the global citrus production will reach 158.5 million tons, and China's production will rank first in the world, reaching 44.6 million tons, accounting for 28% of the global total production. It is followed by Brazil and India with 12% and 9% respectively. Although 51% of the world's citrus is produced in Asia, 52% of citrus exports are in the Mediterranean region, most of which come from Spain, South Africa, Turkey and Egypt. China ranks fifth in global citrus exports with an export volume of 918,000 tons, ...

Source: Guojiguoshu