Tajikistan: Lemon production, exports, and prices have increased significantly

In Tajikistan, a high harvest of lemons was obtained in 2023. Exports increased by 65% compared to last year. Prices for lemons have also tripled. Of course, this is unprofitable for consumers, but it is an opportunity for citrus growers to cover last year’s losses due to low prices, writes Asia-Plus. Despite the difficult winter of last year, when more than 15% of lemon plantations suffered from abnormal cold, the republic’s citrus growers managed to harvest a very high harvest in 2023. According to forecasts, lemon production could be about 7 thousand tons, but while the statistics are not ready, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Statistics Agency continue to process the data received and clarify the figures. However, some sources indicate a figure of up to 10 thousand tons. More harvest - higher price Last year, lemon prices were very low. Even the retail price dropped to 5 somoni per kg and, accordingly, lemon growers suffered losses. And this year, lemons look good, they ...