Iran is currently in the midst of its citrus harvest season, with orchards across provinces from Mazandaran in the north to Hormozgan in the south producing oranges, mandarins, lemons, and other citrus fruits. Each year, the country harvests more than 6 million tonnes of citrus, placing Iran among the top citrus producers in the world. read more

Japan's citrus industry is experiencing an ongoing decline in structure due to factors such as aging producers, labor shortages, and decreased orchard maintenance. This has led to a decrease in mandarin and orange production for the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, with a slight recovery projected for MY 2025/26. The domestic mandarin supply is expected to be weaker as a result. read more

Post projects that Morocco's tangerine/mandarin production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 will reach an estimated 1.15 million metric tons, showing a 4 percent increase compared to MY 2024/25. Orange production is expected to increase by 1 percent over the previous year to 970,000 metric tons, while lemon/lime production is forecasted to reach 48,000 metric tons. read more

The delayed start to Egypt's Navel orange season has not caused any significant negative effects on trade, as stated by Ahmed Megahed, the managing director of Salhia Investment and Development. The exporting producer explained that this delay was a result of the impact of climate change on the industry executives. read more

John Vos, an account manager at Gebrs van Aarle - a Dutch fresh produce wholesaler and part of the Groot fresh group - has noticed a growing trend in the industry: a shift towards emphasizing quality. "Greengrocers, farm shops, and street vendors that prioritize higher quality standards are able to set themselves apart." read more

Willem Dijk AGF in the Netherlands offers a diverse selection of Spanish produce during the winter season, ranging from juicy oranges to fragrant herbs and colorful bell peppers. The company has been providing customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany with high-quality products under well-known brands like Filosofo for many years. read more

Sukanta Paul of Sukanta Overseas, a fresh produce exporter in the region, states that Tripura's orange orchards are currently yielding good volumes, with the harvest expected to continue until February-March. "Production has remained stable due to favorable weather conditions and improved orchard management by local growers." read more

The approach of the Christmas holidays shifts demand towards some traditional products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and walnuts. There is also a strong presence of Italian strawberries. Oranges are in full production, with a division between Navelina and Tarocco varieties. Demand for clementines is still stagnant, being penalized. read more