The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) has forecasted a 5% increase in global citrus production to 7 million tons for the next campaign. Spanish lemon production is projected to rise by 41% to 1.4 million tons, while the United States is expected to see a decrease from 1 million tons to 757 thousand. Argentina is expected to remain the world's leading producer, with a projected total of 1.9 million tons. In terms of exports, South Africa is leading with a 64% share, followed by Argentina with 21%. South Africa exported 250,000 tons to the European market in 2023, while Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile combined exported 105,000 tons. For 2024, South Africa is projected to export 569,000 tons, followed by Argentina with 190,000 tons.