Morocco will increase citrus production by 32%

Published 2021년 1월 4일

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The USDA forecasts a 32% increase in Morocco's citrus production for the 2020/21 season, reaching 2.3 million tons. This includes a 26% rise in tangerine production to 500 thousand tons and a 38% increase in orange production to 150 thousand tons. Russia and the EU are the primary importers of Moroccan citrus fruits, accounting for over 66% of supplies. Measures to keep workers healthy have been implemented by the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture and citrus growers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The government plans to continue supporting citrus growers and encouraging investment in the fruit segment.

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According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), citrus production in Morocco in the 2020/21 season. will increase by 32% compared to the previous season and amount to 2.3 million tons. Moroccan citrus exports are forecast to grow rapidly, in particular oranges and tangerines. Deliveries of tangerines will increase by 26% to 500 thousand tons in the 2020/21 season, oranges by 38% to 150 thousand tons. Export of limes will amount to 18 thousand tons. Read also: Before the Christmas holidays, the demand for strawberries in Italy was lower than traditional indicators According to FruitNews, based on the portal Freshfruitportal, Russia and the EU will remain the main import destinations for Moroccan citrus fruits, which account for more than 66% of all ...

Source: Eastfruit