South African citrus exports increased by 14% in 2012 compared to 2011, but were only 3% greater than those registered in 2010, according to the South African Citrus Producers Association.
The harvested volume reached 354,000 tonnes, as announced by the Association last Friday.
There was a larger production volume of early (week 22 to 24) and late (week 28 to 35) Navel oranges, compared to the previous year.
In 2013, the Association expects late mandarin volumes to increase and grapefruit shipments to recover, as pointed out in another statement.
Citrus shipments are expected to remain at last year's level, and it was also stated that "importers will receive large enough quantities of good quality South African citrus."
Most southern African navels were exported to the Middle East (25%), followed by Northern Europe(20%), North America (16%), Asia (12%), Southern Europe (9%), Russia (8%) and the UK (7%).
Source: Agraria.pe
Most southern African navels were exported to the Middle East (25%), followed by Northern Europe(20%), North America (16%), Asia (12%), Southern Europe (9%), Russia (8%) and the UK (7%).
Source: Agraria.pe