Global grapefruit production in 2020-21 is forecast up slightly to a record 6.9 million tons due to favorable weather and expanded area in China and Mexico, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Additionally, global consumption is forecast to reach a new record with the higher supplies as exports grow to their highest level in three years.
China production is forecast up slightly to a record 5 million tons on favorable weather and expanded area. Consumption is forecast at record highs, and exports are up with the higher production. (Editor’s note: FAS includes pummelo with grapefruit in its reporting, which accounts for the large production reported for China.)
United States production is expected to rise 6% to 512,000 tons due to favorable weather in California and Texas. (Editor’s note: These figures were calculated prior to the February freeze that severely damaged the Texas citrus crop.) Consumption and fruit for processing are both forecast higher due to greater supplies. Exports are unchanged.
South Africa production is projected to rise slightly to 360,000 tons due to favorable weather. Consumption and exports are also forecast up with the higher supplies.
Mexico production is forecast 8% higher to 495,000 tons due to favorable weather and an increase in area harvested. Consumption is expected to rise with the higher production, but exports are forecast down.
Turkey production is forecast up 7% to a record 290,000 tons due to favorable weather and a rise in area harvested. These greater supplies will lead to record exports but only to slightly higher consumption.
European Union production is forecast up slightly to 96,000 tons due to favorable weather but is still the third lowest level in 10 years. Consumption is up on higher imports.
Read the full U.S. Department of Agriculture report here.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service
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