# The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa says South African citrus exports surged 22-percent to record levels this year, driven by higher demand, favourable weather and new trees coming into production. It says the record-breaking season was marked by demand in overseas markets for juicing oranges and lemons. CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele says they remain very worried about the impact of the 30-percent US tariff on the coming 2026 season. She adds a mutually beneficial trade deal between South Africa and the United States must be finalised urgently.
South Africa’s citrus exports hit record but farmers concerned over US tariffs