South African raisins 3-week briefing, production and exports are higher than the same period last year

Published Feb 11, 2022

Tridge summary

The South African Raisin Industry Association (SATI) announced that the grape production for the 2021/2022 season is projected to remain steady at approximately 74.2 million boxes, equivalent to 10,000 tons, with the northern provinces and the Olefenzi River region experiencing severe weather. Despite some challenges at Cape Town's port delaying raisin exports, efforts are being made in collaboration with port authorities to address the issue. Harvesting and packing progress vary across the different regions, with some experiencing higher production than the previous year and others facing high heat impacts.

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According to the latest production season information released by the South African Raisin Industry Association (SATI), the output of grapes this season will remain at the level of 70.6 million-77.7 million boxes (4.5kg/box). Calculated at the median value of 74.2 million boxes, the output is expected to be 33.4 million boxes. 10,000 tons, basically the same as the previous season. 2021/2022 season data *3rd week production and export cumulative data (Source of production data: PPECB, the official export certification body for perishable products in South Africa; export data source: AgriHub Data Regional overview Grape production estimates remain unchanged in the northern provinces and the Olefenzi River, but due to severe weather, these two areas are likely to remain at the lower end of the estimated value. The other three regions are expected to reach or even slightly exceed the estimated value. On-line. The first week of 2022 has the highest harvest at 6.9 million boxes. Delays ...

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