Global: 2024 Southern Hemisphere citrus forecast released, orange production declines, lemon production increases significantly

Published 2024년 5월 15일

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The World Citrus Organization (WCO) has predicted a slight decrease in citrus production in the southern hemisphere for the 2024 season, by 0.77%, but anticipates a 7.45% increase in exports. The forecast includes a decrease in orange production by 3.89%, an increase in mandarin and lemon production by 5.69% and 10.57% respectively, a decrease in lime production by 5.66%, and increases in grapefruit production by 11.58% and exports by 14.09%. The WCO has also announced a change in leadership, with Sergio del Castillo and Badr Bennis taking over from Justin Chadwick and José Antonio García. The organization has seen significant growth since its inception, with member numbers quadrupling and the establishment of new tools and working groups to support the citrus industry.

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On April 18, the World Citrus Organization (WCO) announced the comprehensive production and export forecast of citrus producing countries in the southern hemisphere for the 2024 season at its fifth annual meeting and elected a new steering committee. Based on data provided by members such as Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay, the WCO came up with preliminary forecast data: the production of citrus in the new season in the southern hemisphere is expected to be 24,338,123 tons, a decrease of 0.77% from the previous season, but citrus exports are expected to continue to grow, increasing by 7.45% from 2023 to 4,156,879 tons. By category, the production of oranges is expected to decrease by 3.89% from 2023 to 15,478,167 tons, but exports are expected to increase by 8.84% to 1,580,867 tons. The production of mandarins/tangerines is expected to increase by 5.69% to 3,325,829 Tons, exports are expected to be 1,228,929 tons, up 5.92% year-on-year. ...

Source: Guojiguoshu