date:Dec 25, 2013
percent of the crop. The balance of 176 TMT will be consumed as fresh citrus fruit in the local market.
Due to unfavourable weather conditions in MY 2012/2013, citrus production totalled 516 TMT, a 12 percent decrease compared to the previous MY. About 167 TMT (31 percent) was exported. In addition, 175 TMT was processed, and the balance of 175 TMT was consumed fresh, in the local market.
The Star Ruby (grapefruit) and Or/Orri mandarin varieties alone account for 36 and 29 percent of total