date:Dec 11, 2020
017 and 2019, lemons (+31%) and naartjies (+53%) exports has increased significantly in 2020, driven by a great harvest and a significant demand increase due to the demand for Vitamin C due to COVID-19.
Table grapes and apples had a decent volume growth of 6.9% and 7.3% respectively in 2020.
It is hoped that this steady progress in international sales will open enough storage space for the 2021 grape harvest coming in the 1st quarter of 2021. Agriculture remains firmly placed to lead economic