Argentina: Citrus Annual
Production of all three types of citrus in MY 2014/2015 is estimated to rebound (although it will still be down from normal levels for lemons), as a result of good weather conditions and the recuperation of plants that had been previously affected by frosts. Lemon exports are forecast to increase, and orange and tangerine exports are expected to remain stable due to Argentine exporters’ decreasing competitiveness in international markets. Consumption for all citrus will increase in line with the growth of production, and larger volumes of lemons, oranges, and tangerines will be devoted for processing due to the production rebound and stable exports (for oranges and tangerines).
