South African citrus farmers are expected to set a new export-record this year, with exports expected to reach an estimated 158.7-million cartons in 2021.

CEO at the Citrus Growers Association, Justin Chadwick, says if this milestone is reached it will represent a third consecutive season of record export-numbers to overseas countries.

Chadwick says South African farmers exported 130-million cartons of citrus-fruit in 2019, followed by 146-million cartons exported in 2020.

South African citrus exports will show another big increase in 2021. Navel oranges & lemons show a small increase, Valencia oranges +5%, grapefruits 16%. Late mandarins +42%!!!!. & the next 3 years it is expected to increase another 300,000 Tm more…….. https://t.co/iToqnSk2EN

— OpenCitrusExperience (@opcitex) March 18, 2021