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Forecasts of citrus production in 2009 for Southern Hemisphere
All countries
Monday 20 April 2009
According to the data released by Freshfel Europe and SHAFFE, the citrus production in the Southern Hemisphere countries included in the survey should reach for 2009 a level of 6.96 million tons, down by 4.7% compared to last year.
Exports to all destinations are also reported to be down by 5.5% on last year’s figures to reach 2.319.535 T.
These global figures are however to be analysed in more detail to take into account variation of production in the different growing areas and the particular situation by products.
Indeed, Argentina and Uruguay are both expecting a 13% decrease of their citrus fruit production, while Peru is predicting a 2% decrease. Conversely, Australia, South Africa and Chile are all expecting increases in their production, by 6%, 3% and 2% respectively.
On this basis oranges (-6.9%), easy peelers (-11.4%) and lemons (-1.5%) will have a lower production compared to last year. Grapefruit production will increase by almost 7%.
Regarding the Southern Hemisphere exports of citrus fruit for the coming season from SHAFFE countries, the forecast is tabling a decrease by 5.5% compared to 2008.
For individual categories, the forecast is predicting a decrease for oranges (-2.9%), lemons (-18.4%) and easy peelers (-5.3%). Similar to the production trends only grapefruit exports are showing an increase (14%).
