Israel: Citrus Annual
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Israel’s planted citrus area in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 is forecast to be lower than MY 2023/24 figures due to low profitability and water shortages, which has disincentivized farmers to plant new citrus plots. This year, the war also had a direct effect on the sector, as the lack of labor limited harvest and plot cultivation, as well as limited activities in packing houses. Since October 7, 2023, the effects from the war on the citrus industry have become clearer; as such, Post revises much of its MY 2023/24 data to represent these impacts. Exports were also affected and will continue to be impacted due to the disruptions in the Red Sea and higher freight costs.
