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China is the world’s dominant producer of apples, pears, and table grapes, comprising roughly 50%, 75%, and 47% of total output, respectively.

Red Fish Supplies Deficit Reported . . . Russian Fishermen Catch Down . . . Russian Imports of Milk and Vegetables Down . . . Chinese Fruits and Vegetables Exports to Russia Up . . .

Japanese production, consumption and imports of mandarins are forecast to decline further in MY 2014/15, as farmers continue to exit and consumers substitute other fruits and sweets for mandarins.

Korea is an excellent market for American fruit juices.

In MY2014/2015, Egypt’s total planted area to citrus will remain unchanged while total area harvested will increase by 1.7 percent due to better growing conditions.

Citrus is one of Australia’s foremost horticultural industries and the largest exporter of fresh fruit.

The South African 2014/15 MY (Marketing Year) citrus exports are forecasted to decrease based on the uncertainty in the EU market.

Costa Rica’ production of oranges is expected to decline to 6.0 million boxes (40.824 kg.) during 2014/2015.

During the past decade, Turkey has emerged as a major exporter of agricultural products, both to the Middle East and other markets.

Mexican fresh orange and grapefruit production drop slightly, whereas lemon and lime production grow. Imports of all citrus are expected to remain the same.

The production of all citrus fruit increased in marketing year (MY) 2013. Exports increased in MY 2013 because of the high production and favorable prices.

Production of all three types of citrus in MY 2014/2015 is estimated to rebound, as a result of good weather conditions and the recuperation of plants that had been previously affected by frosts.