After a 2015-16 season with fairly good volume and value levels, South African exporters are confident for the coming campaign, in spite of concerns which the prolonged drought and a cool spring have generated. The export potential for most stone fruit species should be up by 4 to 5 % from 2015-16. In particular a record level is expected for the plum, with an estimated potential of 11.76 million 5.25-kg boxes (+ 6 %), but also the peach and nectarine (6.5 million 2.5-kg boxes, i.e. + 5 %). This is due to the entry into production of young orchards and to the regular renewal of peach and plum plantations in recent years, which is also helping stagger the campaign. Exports should be around 3.4 million 4.75-kg boxes (+ 4 %).
Sources: Comtrade, SASPA
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