August 2026 - Citrus Resource Warehouse

Citrus export forecast cut by 5.5%

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:27 +0200

Southern Africa’s citrus export forecast has been reduced by about 5.5% as conflict in the Middle East, weaker markets, severe weather and port delays weigh on the season.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 31 August 2026

Castellón citrus trade brought to standstill by pressure from SAn fruit

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:59 +0200

The citrus sector in Castellón is beginning the 2026–2027 season with little interest from the trade in buying fruit. Growers describe this as unprecedented ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 28 August 2026

Logistics biggest threat to exports

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:58 +0200

Bottlenecks remain the biggest threat to South Africa’s fresh produce export competitiveness, with industry body Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF) warning ...

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 28 August 2026

EU pesticide residue changes could cut citrus imports by 92%

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:57 +0200

A Joint Research Centre (JRC) analysis shows that stricter pesticide residue limits for imported agricultural products could reduce EU imports and increase domestic ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 27 August 2026

DGT congestion disrupts citrus exports

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:56 +0200

Severe congestion at Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) is disrupting citrus exports, with trucks reportedly waiting for up to 30 hours to deliver reefer containers.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 26 August 2026

South African citrus export estimate revised down

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:55 +0200

The 2026 season is proving to be particularly complicated for South African citrus growers.

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 26 August 2026

South Africa cuts 2026 orange export estimates by up to 19%

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:50 +0200

The conflict in the Middle East has affected citrus exports, closing routes to markets that would ordinarily absorb a large share of the crop. South Africa usually exports ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 24 August 2026

South Africa cuts citrus export forecast 2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:49 +0200

The CGA has revised its 2026 season export estimates downward to 197.9mn cartons, citing the closure of Middle East trade routes as a major factor

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 24 August 2026

South African Cambria oranges arrive while avocado prices rise

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:22:51 +0200

South African Cambria oranges have gradually entered the market, with traders reporting that current prices are broadly in line with previous years.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 24 August 2026

CGA lowers orange export expectation on back of floods war impacts

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:22:43 +0200

Industry body Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says the 2026 citrus season has become a uniquely challenging one for Southern African citrus ...

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 24 August 2026

South African citrus gains new cold treatment option for India market

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:19 +0200

South African citrus exporters have gained greater flexibility in accessing the Indian market following India’s approval of in-transit cold treatment for fresh citrus ...

Read the original article here: Farmer's Weekly
Date published: 24 August 2026

"Growing citrus surpluses as SAn cultivation continues to expand"

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:18 +0200

The South African citrus season is facing a number of challenges. "It's not just the higher volumes, but quality management in particular that's an issue this year ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 21 August 2026

CGA updates citrus export residue rules

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:15 +0200

Southern African citrus growers have been advised to follow revised plant-protection product restrictions to ensure fruit complies with residue limits in destination ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 20 August 2026

AGOA extension fails to boost fruit exports as tariffs take precedence

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:14 +0200

Industry leaders in South Africa say the extended AGOA trade agreement offers limited practical advantage while punishing US tariffs remain in place.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 19 August 2026

Agoa extension could keep SA agriculture competitive in US market

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:12 +0200

A likely renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), with South Africa’s continued inclusion, would help the country’s agricultural ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 19 August 2026

EU imported a record 1.57 million tons of citrus fruit this season

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:11 +0200

This season, the European Union has imported a record-breaking 1,572,564 tons of citrus, marking the highest level on record. This information comes from a report ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 18 August 2026

SA citrus exports to India gain new treatment options

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:08 +0200

South African citrus exporters have gained additional market access options in India after nearly a decade of negotiations, with Indian authorities approving new ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 18 August 2026

Strong demand for mandarins from South Africa

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:08 +0200

Citrus fruit from South Africa arrives in the U.S. on a weekly basis. At the moment, two container ships are on their way from South Africa to the U.S. East Coast and ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 18 August 2026

India finally says yes to SA citrus after 10 year wait

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:07 +0200

New treatment options improve access but tariffs remain a barrier for growers.

Read the original article here: Business Day
Date published: 18 August 2026

New export conditions boost South African citrus shipments to India

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:07 +0200

After almost a decade of negotiations, India approved new export conditions for South African citrus, incorporating additional fruit fly cold treatment options.

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 18 August 2026