South Africas rise to the top of global citrus export rankings has put renewed focus on the logistics, shipping and market-access pressures facing local growers.
South Africa exported 2.9 million tonnes of citrus in 2025, narrowly overtaking Spain to become the worlds largest citrus exporter by volume, according to the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa CGA.
The achievement, confirmed in recently finalised 2025 export statistics, reflects the steady expansion of South Africas export-orientated citrus industry and its growing role in global supply chains.
