The South African Table Grape Industry announces first table grape estimate for 2024/25

Published Oct 18, 2024

Tridge summary

The South African Table Grape Industry forecasts a 1% increase in inspected volumes for export in the 2024/25 season, which is a 6% increase compared to the five-year average. The national crop estimate is 76.4 million cartons with an expected range of 74.1 to 78.7 million cartons. The Northern Provinces see a marginal decrease due to a reduction in planted area. Cold temperatures during winter and increased winter rain are expected to result in a high-quality crop. The industry will continue to align with global market preferences, focusing on supplying desired cultivars. Producers will prioritize quality, and a predictive logistics model will be developed to ensure optimal logistics solutions.

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This content has been published as provided by its author. It has only been modified from its original version to follow Produce Report editorial guidelines and for necessary website formatting. Oct. 1, 2024 – South African Table Grape Industry expects the 2024/25 season volumes inspected for export to increase by approximately 1% in comparison to the actual inspected volumes for the 2023/24 season. This figure represents a 6% increase on the five-year average volumes, positioning South Africa well to supply global markets with sufficient quality product. A national crop estimate of 76.4 million cartons (4.5-kilogram equivalent) is anticipated, with the upper expected limit at approximately 78.7 million cartons and the lower expected limit at approximately 74.1 million cartons. The first crop estimate for the 2024/25 season is presented in the following table (million 4.5-kilogram equivalent cartons): The Northern Provinces’ marginal decrease of 3% can be attributed to an 8% ...

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