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Floridian grapefruit – 2019-20 review

Published on 20/05/2020 - Published by Market News Service / FruiTrop
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Despite ongoing crisis in the sector, Floridian exports regaining some vitality

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Product(s) : Citrus , Grapefruit
Rubrique / Thématique : Direct from the markets
Country : Florida
Keywords : Export , Production

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With 3.8 million boxes, exports across all markets rose by 13 % from 2018-19. Nonetheless, Floridian volumes are a long way from recovering from the successive ravages of Hurricanes Irma (2017-18) and Matthew (2016-17). However, the results on the main markets remain encouraging. On the one hand, the US market registered a distinct increase of 300 000 boxes from the previous season. On the other hand, taking advantage of the absence of Texas, shipments to Europe took a leap forward. The 700 000 boxes received marked a rise of 37 % from 2018-19. However, the Floridian cultivation area is continuing to collapse under the effect of greening. The latest survey reports a loss of nearly one million trees in five years, i.e. more than 20 % of the production potential, according to the 2018 survey.

Source: FDOC