South African stone fruit season estimates, plums and nectarines on the rise while peaches are slightly down

Published Nov 26, 2021

Tridge summary

South Africa's 2021/22 stone fruit season forecasts revised exports: plums up by 3% to 15.7 million cartons of 5.25 kg, nectarines up by 10% to 7.1 million cartons of 2.5 kg, while peach exports are expected to decrease by 3% to 2.37 million cartons of 2.5 kg. Apricot exports remain unchanged at 681,000 cartons of 4.75 kilos. The decrease in the total acreage of dessert peaches and apricots is mentioned. A reminder was given to growers about the importance of fruit thinning for good fruit size.

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As the season progresses, a clearer picture is beginning to emerge for South Africa's 2021/22 stone fruit season. The estimate for plum exports has been revised to 15.7 million cartons of 5.25 kg and appears to be an increase of 3% compared to the previous season. As far as the export of nectarines is concerned, an increase of 10% to 7.1 million cartons of 2.5 kg is expected. As with plums, there are a number of new nectarine orchards, which continue to increase export volumes. The volume of peaches is expected to decrease slightly (-3%) compared to 2020/21 to 2.37 million cartons of 2.5 kg. In recent years, the total acreage of dessert peaches has decreased. The estimate for apricots remains unchanged at 681,000 cartons of 4.75 kilos and is the same as for the 2020/2011 season. The apricot area has also ...

Source: AGF