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South Africa’s citrus exports soar 22% in record-breaking global season

Fresh lemons at the market. Photo by Engin Akyurt @ Unsplash
Fresh lemons at the market. Photo by Engin Akyurt @ Unsplash

Vitalio Angula

Vitalio Angula is a multi-media journalist based in Namibia with over eight years experience in TV, Radio, Digital and Breaking News Reporting and interest in finance, environmental and political reporting.
  • Citrus exports jump 22% to 203.4mn cartons
  • Industry strengthens South Africa’s global market influence

 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa announced a record 22% surge in citrus exports on Tuesday, marking its strongest performance yet in global fresh-produce markets.

The country shipped 203.4mn (15kg) cartons of citrus in the 2025 season – the highest in its history and well above long-term growth projections.

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