Turkey: Citrus Semi-annual

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On April 7, 2020, lemon exports were restricted to combat an increase in prices as a result of high demand from the domestic market due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Orange, tangerine, and lemon production are forecast to decrease in MY 2019/20, while grapefruit production is estimated at 8 percent higher than the previous season due to favorable weather conditions for grapefruits. While exports for grapefruits and tangerines have been increasing in MY 2019/20, lemon and orange exports have been decreasing due to export restrictions and low yield. Orange juice imports are estimated to reach 3,000 MT in MY 2019/20, higher than MY 2018/19 which was only 452 MT.

Turkey: Citrus Semi-annual

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