# South Africa’s citrus export forecast has been cut as the Iranian war disrupts shipments to the Middle East, while severe weather damages crops. The Citrus Growers’ Association now expects 197.9-million 15-kilogram cartons to be exported this season, down from 209.4-million. South Africa normally sends about 20 percent of its citrus to the Middle East, but the conflict has disrupted shipping routes and raised transport costs. Flooding in the Western and the Eastern Cape has added to difficulties, with some orchards suffering damage that could affect production beyond this season.
SA citrus exports hit by war and extreme weather