Egyptian orange exports estimated at 2 million tons

In the 2023/24 season, orange exports are expected to reach 2.0 million tons, up from 1.6 million tons in 2022/23. This increase is attributed to higher yields per hectare, favorable growing conditions, success in opening new markets for Egyptian oranges and a successful traceability system for recording and monitoring cultivation. The Netherlands, Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Bangladesh, Syria, China and the United Kingdom are likely to remain the top ten export destinations. HarvestIn 2023/24, FAS/Cairo estimates a slight increase in the orange harvest of 2.7 percent, to 3.7 million tons, compared to the previous season's estimate of 3.6 million tons. The increase is attributed to optimal weather conditions and temperatures during the trees' flowering, which increased fruit set and production. Over ...