Expected increase of 9% for orange production

The conditions are favorable for higher production.

The USDA report estimates that orange production will reach 7.6 million tonnes for the marketing year 2013/14 (November-October). An increase of 9% compared to the previous season.

Growing conditions are favorable, including in the province of Jiangxi. The first Chinese producing region will regain its previous levels of production, after 2012/13 season at reduced  production due to excessive rainfall. Yields will rise, other producing provinces (Sichuan, Guangxi, Chongqing) also expect a good harvest.

source : gain fas usda gov