Southern African citrus export volumes are currently at their highest levels ever according to the Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA).
“With volumes packed closing in on 1.8 million tons and only a few weeks of packing left, the final packed figure will not be far off the season’s opening estimate of 122.7 million cartons,” said CGA CEO Justin Chadwick.
Additionally, CGA recorded a larger volume of grapefruit exported in 2017 in comparison with the previous year. The European Union – including the UK – was the largest importer with 5.5 million cartons, representing a market share of 41%.
Asia imported 3.1 million cartons compared to 2.4 million in 2016 and increased its market share from 20 to 23%.
While South East Asia imports increased from 1.6 million to 1.8 million cartons, its market share dropped by 1% and Russia increased its market share by the same amount.
