Production of Tangerines in Greece 2006/07

The 2006/07 tangerines harvest is currently estimated at 65-67.000 MT, a 20% drop from last season production ( 85.000 MT). Total clementine production, for all types, is estimated between 50-55.000 MT, with excellent quality. Most regions are reporting declines in clementine production from a 15% decrease in the area Hgoumenitsa, 50% decline along the west coast in the areas Arta and Mosologgi, to a 40% decrease in Peloponnese production.