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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of citrus exports up to week 29 in both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres for the 2008 season. It includes a detailed assessment of production levels and forecasts for various citrus fruits such as lemons, grapefruits, oranges, and soft citrus from regions like Spain, Turkey, Israel, and Cyprus. Factors impacting production such as climate conditions, drought in Cyprus, and frost effects in Israel are examined. Key insights also discuss the implications for the market amidst fluctuating crop yields.
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CITRUS TELECONFERENCE 24 July 2008
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE • Total export SHAFFE up to week 29 all destination
ISRAEL • Smaller crop in Minneolas and lemons due to January frosts. • Grapefruit and mandarin crops are up on last year’s production. • Overall similar levels as last year, approximately 600,000 tons.
CYPRUS • Climate – Situation for Cyprus is looking very difficult, severe drought and limited water for irrigation. Some areas have little/no water at all, some groves will be abandoned. • Unsure whether drop in production will be seasonal or permanent. • Early estimates indicate a 30% fall in production.
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE –SUMMER CITRUS • Total export SHAFFE up to week 29
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE –SUMMER CITRUS • Total export SHAFFE up to week 29
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE –SUMMER CITRUS • Total export SHAFFE up to week 29