Blog - Citrus Fruits

Major Florida Grower Shuts Down Citrus Operations

Jan 7, 2025

Alico Inc., a leading Florida citrus grower, is halting its citrus operations after severe impacts from hurricanes and tree diseases.

Alico Inc. Restructures Business Amid Florida Citrus Industry Woes

Jan 6, 2025

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Alico Inc., a leading US orange producer, plans to halt its citrus division by 2025 due to ongoing industry challenges, shifting focus to diversified farming on its Florida lands.

In 2023, the UK's Import of Mandarin and Clementine Surges to $399 Million

Dec 12, 2024

Imports of Mandarin and Clementine peaked at 325K tons in 2016 but saw a slight decrease from 2017 to 2023. In terms of value, imports expanded slightly to $399M in 2023.

Hong Kong's Orange Imports Hit a Low of $217 Million in 2023

Dec 4, 2024

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During the review period, Orange imports peaked at 341K tons in 2018 but failed to regain momentum from 2019 to 2023. In terms of value, Orange imports fell to $217M in 2023.

Qatar's Grapefruit Purchases Drop Drastically to $1.8M in 2023

Nov 27, 2024

Over the period under review, Grapefruit imports reached a peak of 5.8K tons in 2015, but decreased in the following years. By 2023, the value of Grapefruit imports had dropped to $1.8M.

Australia Sees a Surge in Citrus Fruit Export, Reaching $337 Million in 2023

Nov 4, 2024

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Citrus Fruit exports reached their highest point of 291K tons in 2019, but remained lower from 2020 to 2023. In terms of value, exports surged to $337M in 2023.

In 2023, India's Orange Imports Surge to $77 Million

Nov 1, 2024

Orange imports hit a peak in 2023 and are projected to continue growing. The value of orange imports significantly increased to $77M in 2023.

South Africa's Grapefruit Exports Fall to $125 Million in 2023

Oct 9, 2024

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During the review period, Grapefruit exports reached a peak of 291K tons in 2021 but experienced a decline in momentum from 2022 to 2023. In terms of value, Grapefruit exports dropped to $125M in 2023.

Qatar's Import of Lemon and Lime Sees Significant Decline to $14M in 2023

Oct 8, 2024

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Imports of Lemon And Lime peaked at 18K tons in 2022, but then declined the following year. In terms of value, imports sharply decreased to $14M in 2023.

Germany Experiences Significant Increase in Mandarin and Clementine Imports, Reaching $584 Million in 2023

Oct 6, 2024

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During the review period, imports of Mandarin and Clementine peaked at 412K tons in 2016, decreasing slightly from 2017 to 2023. In terms of value, imports of mandarin and clementine reached $584M in 2023.

Spain's Citrus Fruit Exports Surge to $4 Billion in 2023

Sep 26, 2024

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Citrus Fruit exports reached a peak of 4.2M tons in 2015 but decreased from 2016 to 2023. In terms of value, exports grew to $4B in 2023.

South Africa Sees a Modest Rise in Orange Exports, Reaching $791M in 2023

Sep 25, 2024

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The Orange exports reached a record high of 1.3M tons in 2021, but slightly decreased from 2022 to 2023. In terms of value, orange exports increased modestly to $791M in 2023.