Southern Africa’s citrus growers have closed the 2025 lemon season on a strong note, packing a final 41.5 million cartons (15kg equivalent)—well above the initial forecast and a clear sign of the sector’s resilience and growth trajectory. Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele described the season as “a good one,” noting that exporters are ...

The South African lemon export season is nearing its end, a campaign that has seen volume estimations drop regularly to the point where they are now well below the original forecast and the final export figure from 2023. Citrus Growers Association CEO Justin Chadwick said the organisation’s Lemon Focus Group had met and decided to ...