South African Citrus Exports Drop
South African citrus exports declined 1.5 percent this year to 201 million cartons. The drop stems from Middle East shipping disruptions and regional flooding.
South Africa's citrus shipments fell 1.5% this year to 201 million cartons, as conflict in the Middle East and severe weather disrupted operations. The decline follows a record harvest of 204 million cartons in 2025. As the world's second-largest citrus exporter behind Spain, the agricultural sector generated 44.9 billion rand ($2.7 billion) in revenue last year.
