Stable exports for citrus

South African citrus exports are expected roughly stable.

According to the latest bulletin of producers, the export volume in 2014 will reach 113.5 million boxes of 15 kg. 1% less than in 2013 (113.7 million boxes). This estimate includes volumes from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Swaziland.

Overall, therefore exports are stable but there are some nuances: lemons with 12.1 million boxes will show an increase of +14% (10.6 million in 2013), grapefruit with 16.8 million boxes a decrease of -6% (17.8 million in 2013). The Navel orange will increase by +2% (25.8 million boxes planned for 2014) and Valencia orange down by -4% (49.5 million boxes in 2014).

source : citrus grower association .co.za