Materials and methods measurements of citrus citrus sinensis l. There is a good citrus harvest on the trees in south africa, albeit with smaller sizes, but larger volumes, says an importer. Summer citrus superior, sweet flavorful summer citrus. The harvesting season is usually from may to october. Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for south africa crush. Ask your produce manager for summer citrus from south africa. Citrus fruit originates from south east asia, across the region. A strong and stable summer citrus season is expected. Importers expect strong and stable south african citrus season. South africa to produce more citrus fruits this season. Summer citrus from south africa, which rebranded last year, started in 1999 and represents a group of 230 south african citrus growers who join. Commodity group varity packing weeks 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 soft citrus satsuma. Feb 05, 2019 citrus in south africa is grown across the country mainly in the limpopo, eastern cape, western cape, mpumalanga, kwa zulu natal, northern cape and north west provinces.
Summer citrus from south africa celebrates 20 years of. A total of 74,902 hectares was planted to citrus in south africa in the 201617 my. Grapefruit production up 2% from the previous year. In the case of citrus, where south africa is a significant producer and exporter, crop estimates for the 20152016 season were confirmed and released by the citrus growers association. South african citrus growers are emerging from preseason morbidity to celebrate a record season growers will have shipped some 118 million cartons of fruit once their season winds up towards the end of november. The south african citrus industry is the largest citrus exporter in the southern hemisphere and accounts for more than 60% of southern hemisphere citrus exports. Its winter in the southern hemisphere which means citrus season in south africa. Post forecasts that the impact of the drought to all the citrus production areas could be worse off in the 201617 my if winter and summer rains are below average. These varieties differ in taste, harvesting time and colour. The change comes in the wake of an extremely successful south african season in the eu as far as cbs is concerned, which bolstered the industrys argument that south africas citrus does not pose any threat to eu citrus growers and that the country is treated unfairly by the bloc. The 201617 my production of grapefruit remains unchanged at 354,000 mt based. Canada has already been receiving the full range of south african citrus. In 2016, the tango citrus variety, which was developed by the university of california riverside, was granted the plant breeders right in south africa and is expected to offer competition to the nardocott variety. Black spot halts sa citrus exports to eu cold link africa.
You can count on the best citrus producers in south africa to get quality and healthy food. Overall valencia export figures are pegged at 19% higher than 2016 50 million. Citrus in south africa is grown across the country mainly in the limpopo, eastern cape, western cape, mpumalanga, kwa zulu natal, northern cape and north west provinces. Citrusdal, south africa representatives from across the u. Citrus fruit in south africa citrus fruit are categorised as oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruit and kumquat fruit. Established in 1999 and rebranded for expanded marketing efforts in 2016. It is widely expected that the industry will announce prospects for another record crop. Despite water constraints and severe drought in some citrusproducing regions, south africas citrus industry has experienced a particularly good season.
For most products, the negative effect of the drought has been negated by larger cultivation acres. If i need lemon juice, i just go outside and pick some lemons off the tree. In 2008, the region exported about 140 000 tons of lemons and limes at a gross value of r4 000t. Before south africa entered the summer citrus market almost two decades ago, brian gibbons, produce director at fivestore highland park market in farmington, ct, said he worked little with citrus in the summer. The first major volumes of south african citrus are due to arrive on the us east coast in the first week of july. Summer citrus from south africa off to good start with 2016. Nov 21, 2018 about summer citrus from south africa scsa summer citrus from south africa represents the group of south african citrus growers who consolidate their logistics, marketing and sales efforts to bring the finest citrus fruit to market during the u.
Established in 1999 and rebranded for expanded marketing efforts in 2016, the group provides navels, midknights, east peelers, star ruby grapefruit and caracara oranges. Black spot halts sa citrus exports to eu print email at the tail end of the south africas citrus season, it was decided in october to voluntarily cease exports to the eu as a proactive measure regarding citrus black spot. Company profile summer citrus from south africa and now u. South africa is the nearest competitor to egyptian citrus in the saudi market, but cairos exports are twice as high as johannesburgs. Figure 1 below shows the map of the citrus growing areas in south africa. Cri coordinates and funds research conducted by the cri group which includes close collaboration between cri and a wide range of partners. Our south african citrus season due to our prime farm location in south africa, we are amongst the first in the season to start with valencia oranges. Table 2 below illustrates the area planted, cane production and sugar production in south africa. Southafricanfruit national agricultural marketing council. Transformation transformation counts for 20% of the statutory levy on export citrus.
Growth in demand for the south african lemon and limes in 2016. In the southern hemisphere argentina, uruguay and south africa all have some areas in production but are tending to favor other mandarins such as clementines and hybrid mandarin varieties, while new zealands minute satsuma industry has a successful outof season trade with japan. Worst south african drought to cut citrus exports in 2016 bloomberg. Were saddened to lose a mentor and friend but know that gerrits legacy will continue to live on for south. South africa is expected to export a record 7 million boxes of citrus fruit this year. In south africa, citrus is divided into four groups for marketing and production purposes. During the 201415 production season the industry contributed r11. Summary of planning session discusses upcoming south. Company profile summer citrus from south africa and. South africas extreme drought brings declining production.
Transformation counts for 20% of the statutory levy on export citrus. Table 1 shows the most common citrus varieties planted in south africa. Sweet easytopeel citrus, navel oranges and grapefruit. They expect to harvest some 111 million boxes weighing in at 15 kg each. The south african citrus season has started once again. Summer citrus from south africa represents a group of 230 south african citrus growers who consolidate their logistics, marketing and sales efforts to bring the finest citrus fruit to market during the u. According to justin chadwick, ceo of the citrus growers association of southern africa cga, south african citrus exporters achieved new records in terms of. The main production areas in south africa are limpopo, eastern cape, mpumalanga, western cape and kwazulunatal.
In china, egypt competes with south africa, the united states, and australia. As we enter a very uncertain 2016 season growers are fully aware of the challenges that lie ahead. South africa republic of citrus annual strong growth of south. The south african 201415 my marketing year citrus exports are forecasted to decrease based on the uncertainty in the eu market. Originating in the tropics, citrus plants are grown worldwide in various climatic zones, but do not tolerate extreme cold. In the past 18 years, south african citrus established itself as a staple item during the summerfall period, according to mark hanks, senior director at dne world fruit, a fort pierce, fl, division of wonderful citrus packing.
South africa is the second largest exporter of citrus globally and in light of this, moutons ultimate goal for the overall program in 2019 is to increase market share for the countrys fruit. July, 2016 summer citrus from south africa saw its first vessel of citrus arrive at the port of philadelphia on june 24, on pace with years prior. In 201516 season, the total crop area under sugarcane has increase by less than 1% as compared to 201415 season. However, there has been pushback from israeli and spanish producers in. Based on production volumes, citrus fruit is the largest fruit industry in south africa, and is largely focussed on the export market. Citrus is a collective term for a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, rutaceae. Post forecasts that the 201617 my production of soft citrus and lemons limes will increase by six percent and one percent, respectively, based on the increases in area planted and relatively higher dam levels in the main production areas of the eastern cape and western cape.
Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for south africa. The citrus fruit list has various cultivars such as navels, valencias, clementines, mandarins and tangerines. In fact, the cga itself estimates that lemon income per tonne halved over the past season. There are also young trees coming into production this season.
South african citrus industry prepares for potential hlb incursion. This is slightly lower than in the past few years due to. Egypt ranks 2nd in world citrus imports, competes with 4. The head of south africas citrus improvement scheme says unambiguous protocols are needed given the expanding threat of hlb around the world. There are important differences between production regions in south africa based mainly on climate. Jun 21, 2016 the grapefruit focus group recently dropped its prediction for 2016 by another 2. Summer citrus from south africa saw its first vessel of citrus arrive at the port of philadelphia on june 24, on pace with years prior. The drought in the western cape has contributed somewhat to south africa s production figures. There was a good citrus harvest on the trees in south africa this year, smaller sizes but larger volumes. Mar 10, 2016 south africas worst drought in a century will reduce the citrus harvest this year and result in smallersized oranges that are harder to sell, according to an industry body. And lastly, it offers you variety, in that different vegetables are available throughout the year. South african citrus exporters avoid eu as much as possible.
Farmers have been replacing vineyards with citrus in recent years, which has helped to bolster output. Citrus plants produce important fruit crops such as oranges, mandarins, lemons and limes and grapefruit. With the lessons learned from last season, south african shippers are taking a prudent approach which will likely serve them well. South africa to produce more citrus fruits this season zest.
Every season is different when you are at the mercy of mother nature. South africas worst drought in a century will reduce the citrus harvest this year and result in smallersized oranges that are harder to sell. Dec 30, 2012 in south africa, citrus is divided into four groups for marketing and production purposes. Volumes increasing for south african citrus packer. South african citrus season coming to an end the south african citrus exports are slowly coming to an end as the last few exports from the western cape is wrapping up a great season. In 2016, the industry exported about 225 000 tons of lemons and limes at a gross value of nearly r17 000t. South africa citrus season for oranges, easy to peel fruits, grapefruits, lemon and lime. Overall citrus production forecast continue to increase, this year due to an increase of mandarin production by 4% vs the previous year. South africa is the third largest citrus exporter in the world. However, theres often confusion when it comes to the names of different types of citrus fruit, and the terms used by. Citrogold offers plant breeders and developers a specialised platform for commercialising their new varieties both in south africa and internationally. Figure 6 shows the total south african soft citrus passed for export starts from the first week to week 53, comparing seasons 2014 and 2016. South african citrus exports to the united states continue to increase and are expected to surpass 50,000 mt in the 201415 my at the back of support from the united states through a pilot program of reducing the cold treatment schedule to 22 days, and in future. South african citrus shines in summer produce business.
South african shippers of citrus are taking a prudent approach which will likely serve them well. While growers in south africas early production regions are getting ready to pack their first fruit of the 2019 season, industry leaders are gathering around the country to discuss the major challenges facing them this week will also see the finalisation of the 2019 export forecast. However, theres often confusion when it comes to the names of different types of citrus fruit, and the terms used by farmers and marketing people can differ. North american blueberry industry concerned by market disruptions as season gets underway. Europhyt the eu notification system for plant health interceptions figures show that there were four interceptions of. The united states grows amazing fresh citrus, but because of our geographic location, its in season during the winter.
Dont settle for lower quality citrus fruit during the summer months. South african farmers play major role in global citrus industry. Mar 11, 2016 johannesburg south africas worst drought in a century will reduce the citrus harvest this year and result in smaller sized oranges that are harder to sell, according to an industry body. Our south african citrus season jupiter marketing ltd. Worst south african drought to cut citrus exports in 2016. Egypt exported 164,700 tonnes to saudi arabia last season, against 79,500 tonnes from south africa and 16,000 tonnes from spain. The drought in the western cape has contributed somewhat to south africas production figures. Summer citrus from south africa off to good start with. A total area of 68 263ha was under citrus production in south africa during 2015.
So, we expect a strong and stable summer citrus season from south africa. Citrogolds current product range includes citrus oranges, lemons, mandarins, grapefruit, pomegranate, mango, macadamia and passiflora. In terms of gross value, the citrus industry is the third largest horticultural industry after deciduous fruits and vegetables. This branch of our organisation focuses on sourcing citrus, grapes, apples, pears and exotic fruit for staay food group. Please keep in mind that all dates are estimates based on past citrus seasons. Mandarins are the only fruit thats acreage expansion cannot compensate for the. With asian citrus greening causing havoc in numerous growing areas around the world, south africa is working hard to keep the region free of the pathogen and refining protocols in case it is ever detected. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the best tasting citrus of the year. The forum warned of an abnormally early finish to the season and suggested that packers and importers managed their stocks carefully so as not to run short of fruit later in the season.
South africa will export a record 7 million boxes of. Citrus research international is a research and technical services organisation based in south africa that focusses primarily on citrus. In europe, where exports were suspended early by the south african industry to avoid problems with the eu regarding cbs, the last fruit will be out of the season soon. Summer citrus from south africa hosts successful 2016. South african farmers play major role in global citrus. Increase in imports of smaller grapefruits from south africa has depressed the market price last year. South african citrus has become established over the past 18 years as a staple produce item in. These opportunities however will exist only on the fringes of the existing season. Johannesburg south africas worst drought in a century will reduce the citrus harvest this year and result in smaller sized oranges that are harder to sell, according to an industry body.
Established in 1926, the company has grown to become the leading service provider to the majority of growers in the region. South african citrus industry prepares for potential hlb. South africas worst drought in a century will reduce the citrus harvest this year and result in smallersized oranges that are harder to sell, according to an industry body. From weeks 2022 our turkey and benny valencia oranges will start to harvest in maswiri in the limpopo province of south africa. South africa to produce more citrus fruits this season given the expansion of the acreage and the ideal weather conditions recorded in the main producing regions of limpopo, the eastern cape and mpumalanga, south africa expects its citrus production to increase this season. Lemons and oranges are a plenty, and its wonderful. In all the giant effort by growers to avoid shipping any risky fruit seemed to have paid off and south africa could well be pleased with the efforts. South africa citrus supply and demand report citrus annual south.
This means a good 20172018 market is expected for oranges, grapefruit and lemons. Turkey and israel to fill the small demand gap towards the end of the season. Dec 19, 2012 the eastern cape produces the most citrus in south africa, followed by limpopo, mpumalanga, the western cape and kwazulunatal. In 2016 sixteen acp countries had some level of citrus exports to the eu, with this trade being dominated by south africa. All in all, the south african citrus growers and savasun south africa are positive about the 2016 season. These citrus fruits which are marketed to both our local south african market and international clients, include oranges, lemons, mandarins and kumquats. Total lemon production has more than doubled in south africa. A total of 74,902 hectares was planted to citrus in south africa in the 2016 17 my. Domestic citrus is out of season and south african citrus has developed a reputation for consistent quality. South africa republic of citrus annual strong growth of. Inevitable diminishing citrus returns as volumes keep. Strong and stable south african citrus season expected klk. Use this seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for south africa as a guideline and find inspiration in cooking with something new each season.
Production of navel oranges and softcitrus fruits from the western cape province is forecast to record a. Cga in the news, annual reports, citrus articles in the sa fruit journal, the latest statistics book and other publications. Summer citrus from south africa off to good start with 2016 shipments print. Osbeck water use were conducted in the summer and in the winter rainfall regions of south africa. South africa grower of premium quality citrus fruit. The western cape and eastern cape are considered cooler citrus growing areas and production is focused on. South african citrus growers are emerging from pre season morbidity to celebrate a record season growers will have shipped some 118 million cartons of fruit once their season winds up towards the end of november. May 05, 2017 volumes increasing for south african citrus. Both in volume terms and financially, the industry will therefore reflect on its bestever season once it closes for the traditional christmas break and the growers head for the.
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