Frutas y Hortalizas
Nov. 7, 2023Sudáfrica incrementará 7% la producción de manzanas en año comercial 2023/24
Post forecasts that apple production in South Africa will increase by 7 percent in MY 2023/24 to 1.23 million metric tons (MMT) based on a slight increase in area planted, average yield and normal weather conditions.
In November 2022, apple producing regions in the Western Cape, more specifically Ceres and Langkloof regions were affected were by hail. This resulted in a decline in apple production and physical damage to the fruit. Growers in the region reported that the percentage of apples destined for processing increased from an average of 20-25 percent to 55-60 percent in MY 2022/23.
Post contacts suggested that about 100,000 tons of apples and pears that would usually be intended for fresh consumption have been diverted for processing in MY 2022/23. As a result, many juicing factories are at capacity for the season and closed doors to non-affiliated producers. Therefore, apple production in MY 2022/23 is estimated at 1.15 MMT, an 8 percent decline from 1.25 MMT in MY 2021/22. Without a clear market for lower quality product, Post estimates that unharvested area will grow slightly in MY 2022/23, reducing production volumes.
USDA/october 04, 2023
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