South Africa sold 33% more lemons in Europe this year – and we can thank Argentina
Bombi Mavundza
Business Insider SA
Severe weather conditions have had a big impact on Argentina’s lemon and lime production, while ongoing political and economic woes cut into its ability to export.
And that has been great news for South African exporters.
Argentina’s output shortfall created unmet demand in Europe – and that in turn saw a 33% increase in lemon exports to Europe for this production year, according to figures from Exsa Europe, the Dutch-based importer with growers around the world.