# The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa has warned that severe flooding in key citrus-producing regions will reduce export volumes by at least five-percent. The worst-affected areas include Patensie in the Eastern Cape, and Citrusdal and Boland in the Western Cape. The association says damage assessments are ongoing, with some growers still unable to access orchards. Mandarin crops have been the hardest hit, while infrastructure damage has disrupted harvesting. Despite lower volumes, the association say the quality and reliability of citrus exports to international markets remains intact.
Floods expected to cut citrus exports by at least 5%