Egypt: Citrus Annual
In MY2015/2016, Egypt is likely to remain the world’s largest orange exporter. Post forecasts exports to increase by 8 percent or 100,000MT to reach 1.3 MMT from the previous season. The increase is attributed to higher demand from the Russian and Chinese markets. Saudi Arabia and Russia will likely remain Egypt’s top export destinations. Area planted will remain stable at 133,236 ha, however, production is to increase by 4.5 percent due to improved weather conditions.
