Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA)

South Africa Concludes 2025 Citrus Export Season With Strong Growth in Deliveries to Russia

Fresh fruit trade constitutes nearly half of South Africa’s total exports to Russia. Photo: JackF / iStock

South Africa’s 2025 citrus export season has officially concluded, as reported by the Russia-South Africa Business Council, a partner of TV BRICS. South Africa remains one of Russia’s leading suppliers of fresh fruit, alongside Egypt. Owing to complementary harvesting seasons and South Africa’s varied climatic zones, these imports do not compete with Russian domestic production.… Continue reading South Africa Concludes 2025 Citrus Export Season With Strong Growth in Deliveries to Russia

South Africa’s Citrus Exports Rise by Record 22% in 2025

Export volumes exceed 203 million cartons thanks to favourable weather and increased demand. Photo: EyeEm Mobile GmbH / iStock

Citrus exports from South Africa reached record levels in 2025, increasing by 22 per cent compared with the previous season. The figures were reported by MENA, a TV BRICS partner, citing the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The total export volume amounted to 203.4 million cartons, each weighing 15 kg. The growth in… Continue reading South Africa’s Citrus Exports Rise by Record 22% in 2025

Ramaphosa Breaks Silence on U.S. Tariffs, Vows to Defend SA Trade Interests

CONCERN: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern following the United States’ announcement to impose 30% tariffs on South African goods, stating that the government is engaging with Washington and has submitted a Framework Deal to avoid further economic damage. Photo: GCIS

President Cyril Ramaphosa has broken his silence following the United States’ announcement of sweeping 30% tariffs on South African goods, stating that the government is engaging with Washington and has submitted a Framework Deal to avoid further economic damage. In a statement issued on Friday by Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, Ramaphosa described the reciprocal tariffs… Continue reading Ramaphosa Breaks Silence on U.S. Tariffs, Vows to Defend SA Trade Interests

Logistics Development, New Markets Discussed at South African Citrus Summit

Photo: CGA

The 5th Citrus Summit concluded in Gqeberha, South Africa. The event brought together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to collaborate on strategies for sustainable growth. Government and industry leaders emphasised the need for infrastructure investment and improved cold chain management to facilitate smooth exports. South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen stressed the importance… Continue reading Logistics Development, New Markets Discussed at South African Citrus Summit

China-South Africa Agreement on Citrus Trade Thrills Farmers

ALTERNATIVE MARKETS: FruitSA, Citrus Growers Association, and AgriSA called on the Government for more transparent communication, direct support for logistics costs, and accelerated access to alternative markets in India, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. (File Photo)

In the heart of South Africa’s rugged Swartberg and Koue Bokkeveld mountains lies the alps towering majestically above fertile citrus farmland, forming a wall that sustains enough rainfall to attract farmers to the south. Siabonga Mbete, 34, grows tangerine – a small seedless fruit of the citrus family that is turning South African farmers into… Continue reading China-South Africa Agreement on Citrus Trade Thrills Farmers