date:Jan 03, 2020
The citrus production in South Africa has been increasing in the past few years, and Limpopo is the largest citrus producing area, accounting for 43 percent of the total area planted. Oranges are the biggest citrus type produced in South Africa, accounting for 53 percent of the citrus produced. The USDA notes, however, that the production of soft citrus as well as lemons and limes has seen a notable growth in the past years.
The USDA citrus annual report for South Africa states that the product