Argentina: Citrus production could grow by 20% this season

Published 2024년 4월 2일

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In Argentina, the sweet citrus sector is predominantly made up of orange production, accounting for 60.5% of the area, followed by lemons at 30.3%. The main production areas are the Litoral and NOA regions, with the latter being a key player in exports through large integrated companies. Despite stagnant production levels since 2014, a 20-25% increase in orange production is anticipated this year due to favorable weather conditions, with a significant portion aimed at by-product manufacturing. The domestic market absorbs 46% of the orange production, while only 9% is exported fresh. The industry faces challenges such as managing sanitary control after heavy rainfall, navigating export taxes, and meeting the demands of markets like the European Union and India. The Argentine Citrus Federation highlights the critical role of quality in maintaining and expanding market access.

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According to information from the Ministry of Economy of Argentina, orange production represents 60.5% of the area destined for sweet citrus in the country (includes orange, mandarin and grapefruit); while 30.3% is focused on lemon. Among the productive regions, the Litoral (part of the NEA + Entre Ríos and north of Buenos Aires) and the NOA stand out, with differential productive characteristics and problems. In the latter, production is led by large integrated companies, which are oriented to the external market, with varieties and certifications suitable for demanding markets. The volume of orange production has been stagnant since 2014, where it stabilized at an average level of 1.02 million tons. The last two years it is estimated that production has been affected by persistent adverse weather conditions. We spoke with the president of the Argentine Citrus Federation (Federcitrus), José Carbonell, who commented that "volumes higher than previous years are calculated with a ...

Source: MXfruit