South African citrus exports to China collapsed

Published Aug 22, 2023

Tridge summary

The export of South African citrus to China has decreased, but this decrease has been balanced by higher demand from Europe. Volumes to Europe have significantly increased compared to last year, with stronger prices. However, the Chinese market has struggled with grapefruit prices and movement, particularly in retail. Overall, the export of oranges to China has declined by 40% due to decreased production in South Africa, but the consumption of imported citrus is still on the rise. Supermarkets continue to pay higher prices for quality products.

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Original content

Compared to last season, the export of South African citrus to China decreased significantly. However, this decrease was offset by higher demand from Europe. According to Neil Wan of TopSun Fresh, a citrus importer in China, volumes to Europe have increased dramatically compared to last year, with stronger prices. However, the Chinese market struggled with grapefruit prices and movement, especially in retail. Compared to last season, the export of oranges to China has decreased by 40%, due to the slight decrease in production in South Africa. The main reason for the drop in exports is that Europe has been a very strong buyer from the start of the ...

Source: AGF