World: Citriculture in the Northern Hemisphere may be one of the smallest harvest

Published Dec 2, 2022

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The World Citrus Organization (WCO) predicts a 13% decrease in northern hemisphere citrus production in the current season, totaling 26 million tons. This forecast is attributed to climate issues in major exporting countries like Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, and the United States. Despite the production drop, the citrus market remains robust, with orange production expected to decrease by nearly 12% to 14 million tonnes. The European Union is projected to experience a 15% drop in citrus production, with Spain and Italy expecting 21% decreases each. In the United States, the citrus crop is anticipated to decrease by 5% from the previous crop.

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Citrus production in the northern hemisphere is expected to drop 13% this season, to 26 million tons, as estimated by the World Citrus Organization (WCO). The WCO forecast is based on data from Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and the United States. This year's harvest is one of the smallest in recent seasons, mainly because of climate issues in the main exporting countries. Despite the fall in production in the Northern Hemisphere, the citrus market remains heated, as citrus fruits are still one of the leading fruits in the global market. The organization's report said that orange production is expected to drop by nearly 12% to a total of 14 million tonnes. In the European ...

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