World orange production expected to total just 47.8 million tonnes

All countries

Friday 28 July 2023

World orange production for 2022/23 is estimated at 47.8 million tonnes, down 5% on the previous season (Photo: citrusindustry.net).

United States: production expected to reach 2.3 million tonnes, the lowest level for over 56 years.

Brazil: production is expected to reach 16.8 million tonnes, down by around 179,000 tonnes on the previous season.

China: production expected to reach 7.6 million tonnes, a slight increase due to a larger surface area.

European Union: production is forecast at 5.9 million tonnes, down 13%, mainly due to hot, dry summer conditions in Spain and Italy.

Mexico: production is forecast at 4.2 million tonnes, down by around 395,000 tonnes, mainly due to the prolonged drought in north-eastern Mexico.

Egypt: production is expected to reach 3.6 million tonnes, an increase of 600,000 tonnes due to an increase in harvested area and favourable weather conditions.

South Africa: production is expected to reach 1.6 million tonnes, a slight increase due to favourable weather conditions and an increase in the harvested area.

Turkey: production is forecast at 1.3 million tonnes, down by around 430,000 tonnes due to frost affecting flowering.

Morocco: production is expected to reach 783,000 tonnes, down by around 367,000 tonnes, due to a reduction in the harvested area, unfavourable weather conditions and water shortages.

Chile: production is expected to reach 174,000 tonnes, an increase of around 10,000 tonnes, due to favourable weather conditions and an increase in the harvested area.

source : apps.fas.usda.gov