Mexico: Citrus Annual
Citrus production in Mexico is expected to increase for MY 2018/19 on optimal weather conditions and improved yields. Fresh orange and lime production is forecast to continue to grow for MY 2018/19. Growers in the northern states of Mexico have indicated that due to the decrease in orange production in Florida, fresh fruit exports to the United States for processing purposes have increased. Fresh concentrated orange juice production for MY 2018/19 is forecast to increase on expected ample supplies of oranges and attractive international prices. Orange producers indicate a strong demand from processors due to attractive orange juice future prices, as Florida is unable to cover domestic demand.
