South Africa Overtakes Spain To Become World’s Largest Citrus Exporter
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The African country overtook Spain, the traditional world leader in this category, especially in oranges and tangerines. See more
South Africa has officially celebrated having surpassed Spain as the world’s leading exporter of citrus fruits by volume, just a few months after the preferential trade agreement with the European Union culminated in the removal of barriers to the entry of this fruit into the Community market, according to El Debate. South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen presumed achievement and congratulated farmers, workers and companies in th…
In 2025, South Africa became the world's largest exporter of citrus fruit in volume, exceeding for the first time Spain, the sector's historic leader. According to Trade Map data and information provided by the South African Association of Citrus Producers (CGA), the country exported about 3.23 million tonnes of fresh and dried citrus fruit, an increase of almost 28% over a year. This increase is part of a dynamic of continued growth in the Sout…
South Africa Overtakes Spain To Become World’s Largest Citrus Exporter
South Africa has officially overtaken Spain to become the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume, after shipping a record 2.9 million tonnes of citrus during the 2025 season.The milestone marks a major moment for the South African citrus sector, which has continued to expand its global footprint through sustained investment in orchards, production techniques and export infrastructure. Industry figures said the achievement also reflects the se…
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