Agrume exports to Russia increase

The Citrus Growers’ Association of South Africa reports that the Russian market is becoming increasingly important.

With a larger grapefruit crop, all markets have seen more volume in 2010. Northern Europe, so far has received to about 85,000 pallets, up 70 000 pallets The Far East and especially Japan is up 10% more than in 2010 to more than 70,000 pallets. As for lemons, Russia has increased its volume and exceeded 22,000 pallets. Volumes for Southern Europe and the United Kingdom have been stable at about 10,000 pallets each.

Only the Far East and Asia imported more oranges this year than in 2010. Northern Europe and the Middle East imported 200,000 pallets, Asia 40,000, southern Europe and the United Kingdom between 60 and 70,000 pallets. Obtaining the levels of 2008-2009, Russia received 100,000 pallets.

source : cga co za